| blackfish | 1. <zoology> A small kind of whale, of the genus Globicephalus, of several species. The most common is G. Melas. Also sometimes applied to other whales of larger size. 2. <zoology> The tautog of new England (Tautoga). 3. <zoology> The black sea bass (Centropristis atrarius) of the Atlantic coast. It is excellent food fish; locally called also black Harry. 4. <zoology> A fish of southern Europe (Centrolophus pompilus) of the Mackerel family. 5. <zoology> The female salmon in the spawning season. The name is locally applied to other fishes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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