HARVESTFISH Definition & Meaning

harvestfish

[ hahr-vist-fish ]

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plural (especially collectively) harvestfish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) harvestfishes.

a butterfish of the genus Peprilus, especially P. alepidotus of Atlantic waters.

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An Americanism dating back to 1805–15; harvest + fish

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