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oilfish

oilfish

9.4
A very large deep sea fish with oily flesh found in warm oceans
  • noun
  • /ˈɔɪlˌfɪʃ/
: pez aceite
  • We spotted an enormous oilfish during our deep-sea expedition.

Examples

  • The oilfish is prized by some fishermen for its size and firm flesh.

  • Consuming too much oilfish can cause digestive discomfort due to its high oil content.

  • The oilfish is known for its unique flavor.

  • I caught an oilfish during my last fishing trip.

  • We spotted an enormous oilfish during our deep-sea expedition.

  • The oilfish is prized by some fishermen for its size and firm flesh.

  • I caught an oilfish during my last fishing trip.

Synonyms

Ruvettus pretiosus
vsoilfish
  • Specialized
9.9

A large deep-water fish from warm seas with very oily meat sometimes called oilfish

is the common name used in general speech for that species

Surface Forms

oilfish singular
oilfishes plural

Morphology

oilfish = oil + fish (transparent) = oil + fish

A direct compound of 'oil' + 'fish' referring to a fish with notably oily flesh; the meaning is readily deducible from its parts.

Etymology

The word oilfish is a simple compound of oil and fish, named for its very 'oily' flesh. Because this large deep-sea fish contains a lot of oil and can cause stomach problems if eaten in large amounts, the name directly points to its modern meaning.