bluefish

noun — 6 senses

bluefish

noun

Etymology From blue + fish.

1

A voracious fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) found in waters of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean.

2

The puddingwife wrasse (Halichoeres radiatus).

3

A New Zealand bluefish (Girella cyanea).

4

UK A sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria).

5

Canada An Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus).

6

Malaysia Kyphosus vaigiensis.

Synonyms
tailor, golden, brassy, lowfin, blue-bronze chub, yellow chub, lowfin drummer
Derived terms
Bermuda bluefish, Boston bluefish, Japanese bluefish, New Zealand bluefish, salmon bluefish
Related terms
Boston blue

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