blackfish
blackfish is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 4 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.(Zoöl.) The tautog of New England (Tautoga).
- 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.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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- What is the tautog of New England (Tautoga) called?
- What is the black sea bass (Centropristis atrarius) of the Atlantic coast. It is excellent food fish; -- locally called also black Harry called?
- What is a fish of southern Europe (Centrolophus pompilus) of the Mackerel family called?
- What is the female salmon in the spawning season. Note: The name is locally applied to other fishes called?
Sources
- Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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