Noun: blackfish 'blak,fish
- Small dark-coloured whale of the Atlantic coast of the United States; the largest male acts as pilot or leader for the school
"The blackfishes followed their leader into shallow water"; "The common blackfish led its pod through the channel";
- pilot whale, black whale, common blackfish, Globicephala melaena
- Large dark-coloured food fish of the Atlantic coast of North America
"Tautog, also known as blackfish, are popular among recreational anglers"; "Tautoga onitis, also known as blackfish, are popular among recreational anglers";
- tautog, Tautoga onitis
- Female salmon that has recently spawned
"The blackfish appeared exhausted after completing its spawning journey"
Derived forms: blackfishes
Type of: dolphin, salmon, wrasse
Part of: genus Globicephala, genus Tautoga, Globicephala, Tautoga
Encyclopedia: Blackfish