harvestfish

[ hahr-vist-fish ]
/ ˈhɑr vɪstˌfɪʃ /

noun, plural (especially collectively) har·vest·fish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) har·vest·fish·es.

a butterfish of the genus Peprilus, especially P. alepidotus of Atlantic waters.

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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Also called northern harvestfish.

Origin of harvestfish

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15; harvest + fish

Words nearby harvestfish

harvest moon, harvest mouse, harvest tick, harvester, harvester ant, harvestfish, harvestman, harvesttime, harvey, harvey wallbanger, harwell
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