What does "blackfish" mean?
Blackfish: (Zoöl.) The tautog of New England (Tautoga).
Additional senses
- 2.(Zoöl.) The black sea bass (Centropristis atrarius) of the Atlantic coast. It is excellent food fish; -- locally called also black Harry.
- 3.(Zoöl.) A fish of southern Europe (Centrolophus pompilus) of the Mackerel family.
- 4.(Zoöl.) The female salmon in the spawning season. Note: The name is locally applied to other fishes.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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