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fishkill

American

[fish-kil] / ˈfɪʃˌkɪl /

Or fish kill

noun

the sudden destruction of large quantities of fish, as by pollution.

Etymology

Origin of fishkill

First recorded in 1960–65; fish + kill ¹

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Environmental and @ArlingtonVaFD staff are investigating a fishkill in Four Mile Run between S Walter Reed Drive and S Taylor St. People and their pets should avoid entering the water in the area.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 8, 2022

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