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redfish

/ˈrɛd.fɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈrɛd.fɪʃ/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее несколько видов рыб с красноватой кожей или мясом, включая североатлантического морского окуня, крупную съедобную рыбу, встречающуюся у побережья США от Массачусетса до Мексики, или самца лосося, недавно нерестившегося.

A noun referring to any of several types of fish with reddish skin or flesh, including the North Atlantic rockfish, a large edible fish found off the coast of the United States from Massachusetts to Mexico, or a male salmon that has recently spawned.

  1. North Atlantic rockfishB2formal

    A deep-bodied, reddish fish found in the North Atlantic, also known as ocean perch or rosefish.

    ruМорской окунь

    • Redfish is a popular catch for commercial fishermen in the North Atlantic.
    • The restaurant served grilled redfish with lemon and herbs.
    • Marine biologists study the redfish population to ensure sustainable fishing.

    Synonymsrosefish

  2. Large edible fish of the US coastB2formalamerican

    A large, edible fish found off the coast of the United States from Massachusetts to Mexico, often called red drum.

    ruКрасный окунь

    • Anglers prize redfish for their fighting spirit and taste.
    • Redfish are commonly caught in the Gulf of Mexico.
    • The chef prepared blackened redfish, a classic Louisiana dish.

    Synonymsred drum

  3. Male salmon after spawningC1formal

    A male salmon that has recently spawned and has a reddish coloration.

    ruЛосось после нереста

    • After spawning, the male salmon becomes a redfish with a hooked jaw.
    • Redfish are often seen in rivers during the spawning season.
    • The redfish's condition indicates it has completed its reproductive cycle.

    Synonymskipper

Forms
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  • redfishes plural form
  • redfish's possessive plural form
  • redfishes' possessive plural form
  • redfish's possessive singular form