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blackfish
CIDE DICTIONARY
blackfish, n.
- A small kind of whale, of the genus
Globicephalus , of several species. The most common isGlobicephalus melas . Also sometimes applied to other whales of larger size. [1913 Webster] - The tautog of New England (
Tautoga ). [1913 Webster] - The black sea bass (
Centropristis atrarius ) of the Atlantic coast. It is excellent food fish; -- locally called alsoblack Harry . [1913 Webster] - A fish of southern Europe (
Centrolophus pompilus ) of the Mackerel family. [1913 Webster] - The female salmon in the spawning season. [1913 Webster]" The name is locally applied to other fishes." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
blackfish, n.
1 any of several species of dark-coloured fish.
2 a salmon at spawning.
1 any of several species of dark-coloured fish.
2 a salmon at spawning.
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