rockfish
Americannoun
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any of various fishes found among rocks.
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any of the North Pacific and Atlantic marine fishes of the genus Sebastes.
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any of various fishes that live among rocks, esp scorpaenid fishes of the genus Sebastodes and related genera, such as S. caurinus ( copper rockfish ) of North American Pacific coastal waters
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Formerly called: rock salmon. any of several coarse fishes when used as food, esp the dogfish or wolffish
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The Rockfish Grill adds an impressive bed of mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023
Allen Rhoades, owner of the Rockfish Grill and Anacortes Brewery in Anacortes, said he will have no choice but to raise prices.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022
“Visit the park midweek and plan to use one of the southern entry points, Rockfish Gap or Swift Run Gap, which are typically less congested,” she said.
From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2021
This rock outcrop, known as Humpback Rocks, is a popular hike and provides views of the Rockfish and Shenandoah valleys.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2021
On our next to last day on the trail, our sixth since setting off from Rockfish Gap, we were walking along beneath dull skies when there came an abrupt, cold roaring of wind.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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