Noun: trunkfish 'trúngk,fish
- Any of numerous small tropical fishes having body and head encased in bony plates
"The trunkfish's unique square shape is due to its protective bony armour";
- boxfish
Derived forms: trunkfishes
Type of: plectognath, plectognath fish
Part of: family Ostraciidae, family Ostraciontidae, Ostraciidae
Encyclopedia: Trunkfish