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lookdown (n.)

type of sea fish, 1882, from look (v.) + down (adv.). So called from facial structure. Also known as moonfish, horsehead.

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Definitions of lookdown from WordNet

lookdown (n.)
similar to moonfish but with eyes high on the truncated forehead;
Synonyms: lookdown fish / Selene vomer
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