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candlefish
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candlefish, n.
A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus ), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; -- called also eulachon . It is so oily that, when dried, it may be used as a candle, by drawing a wick through it [1913 Webster]
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