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(1):

(n.) A huge ray (Manta birostris / Cephaloptera vampyrus) of the Gulf of Mexico and Southern Atlantic coasts. Several other related species take the same name. See Cephaloptera.

(2):

(n.) The goosefish or angler (Lophius), and other allied fishes. See Angler.

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(n.) A large cephalopod, especially the very large species of Octopus and Architeuthis. See Octopus.

(4):

(n.) The gray whale of the Pacific coast. See Gray whale.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Devilfish'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/devilfish.html. 1828.
 
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