'Histiopterus recurvirostris' definitions:

Definition of 'Histiopterus recurvirostris'

From: GCIDE
  • Boarfish \Boar"fish`\, n. (Zool.) (a) A Mediterranean fish (Capros aper), of the family Caproid[ae]; -- so called from the resemblance of the extended lips to a hog's snout. (b) An Australian percoid fish ({Histiopterus recurvirostris}), valued as a food fish. [1913 Webster]