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food fish

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noun

any fish used for food by human beings.

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Origin of food fish

First recorded in 1860–65

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for food fish

There is no doubt of the excellency of the bullhead as a food-fish and of its increasing favor with mankind.
A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)|David Starr Jordan
Though small, it is highly prized as a food-fish, having a delicate and delicious flavor.
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others|James Alexander Henshall
In Florida, however, it is very lightly esteemed as a food-fish, and is seldom eaten where other and better fishes are available.
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others|James Alexander Henshall
It grows to a length of ten or twelve inches, and is highly esteemed as a food-fish.
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others|James Alexander Henshall

As a food-fish it is superior to the native red-throat trout.
Favorite Fish and Fishing|James Alexander Henshall