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DOGFISH Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word dogfish. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word dogfish. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DOGFISH

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bowfin
nounn
noun

• primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America

grindle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America

seadog
nounn
noun

• A sailor accustomed to the sea.

• A pirate.

• A seal. (marine mammal)

• A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.

• A dogfish.

• An omen of bad luck.

• A white-topped wave in an estuary.

amia calva
nounn
noun

• primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America

Best Hypernyms For DOGFISH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dogfish, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
shark fish ganoid
Phrases (1)
ganoid fish

Alternatives for BOWFIN

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