sculpin

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Etymology

From earlier scorpene, from Latin scorpaena, from Ancient Greek σκόρπαινα (skórpaina, “kind of fish”), diminutive of σκορπίος (skorpíos). Compare scorpionfish.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈskʌlpɪn/
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Noun

sculpin (plural sculpins)

  1. A small fish of the family Cottidae, usually lacking scales. Often found on river bottoms and in tidal pools.
  2. (slang, obsolete) A person who makes mischief.

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