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hagfish

/hæɡˈfɪʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does hagfish mean?

noun

A eel-like fish that lives in the ocean and has a unique ability to release a cloud of slime when threatened. It is found in deep waters around the world.

Example

"The hagfish was a strange creature that the divers had never seen before."

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