sablefish

American

[sey-buhl-fish] / ˈseɪ bəlˌfɪʃ /

noun

a large, blackish food fish, Anoplopoma fimbria, inhabiting waters of the North Pacific Ocean.

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noun

Etymology

Origin of sablefish

First recorded in 1800–10; sable + fish

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Sablefish longliners have tried many tactics to fend them off, including blasting heavy metal music from the decks.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Sablefish, also known as black cod, live up and down the West Coast in depths surpassing 3,000 feet.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2023

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