# illicium

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɪˈlɪsiəm/

## Definitions
1. The modified dorsal fin on the head of anglerfish, acting as a lure.

## Etymology
Latin illiciō (“entice”)

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/illicium