bluefish

noun

blue·​fish ˈblü-ˌfish How to pronounce bluefish (audio)
1
: an active food and game marine fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) that is bluish above with silvery sides
2
: any of various dark or bluish fishes (such as the pollack)

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First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bluefish was in 1711

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bluefish

noun
blue·​fish ˈblü-ˌfish How to pronounce bluefish (audio)
: an active saltwater food and sport fish that is bluish above with silvery sides

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