ex-lax fish en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ex-Lax, a brand of laxative, because the fish flesh contains wax esters that can cause diarrhea.
Meanings
- (derogatory, slang) Synonym of escolar (an oily marine fish with white flesh, reminiscent of, and fraudulently passed off as, tuna)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-lax fish | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Ex-Lax fish | alternative | lexicographic |