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Noun: oilfish  'oyl,fish
  1. Very large deep-water snake mackerel
    "The oilfish's high oil content makes it unsuitable for frequent consumption";
    - Ruvettus pretiosus

Derived forms: oilfishes

Type of: gempylid

Encyclopedia: Oilfish