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oilfish

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[oil-fish] / ˈɔɪlˌfɪʃ /

noun

oilfishes, plural oilfish plural
  1. a snake mackerel, Ruvettus pretiosus, commonly inhabiting deep, marine waters.


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Etymology

Origin of oilfish

oil + fish

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The rule is intended to prevent oilfish and escolar from being mislabeled as tuna.

From Washington Times Jan. 7, 2017

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