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fishkill

American  
[fish-kil] / ˈfɪʃˌkɪl /
Or fish kill

noun

  1. 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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