oilfish

/ˈɔɪlˌbʌrd/
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Definitions of oilfish
  1. noun
    very large deep-water snake mackerel
    synonyms: Ruvettus pretiosus
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    type of:
    gempylid
    snake mackerels; elongated marine fishes with oily flesh; resembles mackerels; found worldwide
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