beshow

[ bih-shoh ]

noun

1. a sablefish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beshow¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; from Makah bishowk; cognate with Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) mi·ša·wi·ḥ

Example Sentences

It is difficult to say anything new of one who has been so praise beshow-ered as he has.

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