candlefish en · NOUN
Etymology
From candle + fish.
Meanings
- An oily edible fish, Thaleichthys pacificus, from the northern Pacific, that was once dried and used as a candle or torch by the Chinook Indians.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| candlefish | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| candlefishes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
fi kynttiläkuore (Thaleichthys pacificus) · tfn dilihi (Thaleichthys pacificus)