1. Noun
A small kind of whale, of the genus Globicephalus, of several species. The most common is G. melas. Also sometimes applied to other whales of larger size.
2. Noun
The tautog of New England (Tautoga).
3. Noun
The black sea bass (Centropristis atrarius) of the Atlantic coast. It is excellent food fish; -- locally called also black Harry.
4. Noun
A fish of southern Europe (Centrolophus pompilus) of the Mackerel family.
5. Noun
The female salmon in the spawning season.
6. Noun
small dark-colored whale of the Atlantic coast of the United States; the largest male acts as pilot or leader for the school
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7. Noun
female salmon that has recently spawned
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8. Noun
large dark-colored food fish of the Atlantic coast of North America
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