jacksmelt

Definitions of jacksmelt
  1. noun
    a relatively large silversides of the Pacific coast of North America (known to reach 18 inches in length)
    synonyms: Atherinopsis californiensis
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    type of:
    silverside, silversides
    small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States
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