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catfish \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Etymology: so called from the catlike appearance of the head : any of the numerous fishes comprising the suborder Siluroidea of the order Ostariophysi, being mostly stout-bodied, large-headed, and voracious with long tactile barbels, some being marine but most inhabiting lakes and streams especially in the tropics, generally lurking close to the bottom, often attaining a large size, and some being important food fishes though their flesh is not of the finest quality — see armored catfish, bullhead, electric catfish, naked catfish, sea catfish
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