oilfish en · NOUN
Etymology
From oil + fish.
Meanings
- A snake mackerel (Ruvettus pretiosus), having a high content of wax esters instead of glyceride oils.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oilfishes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| oilfish | Number=Plur | lexicographic |