horned whiff

noun

See under whiff2.

Words nearby horned whiff

horned pout, horned screamer, horned scully, horned toad, horned viper, horned whiff, hornell, horner's method, horner's pupil, horner's syndrome, horner's teeth

Definition for horned whiff (2 of 2)

whiff 2
[ hwif, wif ]
/ ʰwɪf, wɪf /

noun

any of several flatfishes having both eyes on the left side of the head, of the genus Citharichthys, as C. cornutus (horned whiff), inhabiting Atlantic waters from New England to Brazil.
Compare left-eyed flounder.

Origin of whiff

2
First recorded in 1705–15; origin uncertain

British Dictionary definitions for horned whiff (1 of 2)

whiff 1
/ (wɪf) /

noun

a passing odour
a brief gentle gust of air
a single inhalation or exhalation from the mouth or nose

verb

Derived forms of whiff

whiffer, noun

Word Origin for whiff

C16: of imitative origin

British Dictionary definitions for horned whiff (2 of 2)

whiff 2
/ (wɪf) /

noun

mainly British a narrow clinker-built skiff having outriggers, for one oarsman

Word Origin for whiff

C19: special use of whiff 1