oldwife

• Nom désignant soit un poisson tropical de l'Atlantique, soit une canne marine à longue queue vivant dans les régions septentrionales des États-Unis.

A noun referring to either a tropical Atlantic fish or a long-tailed sea duck found in northern parts of the United States.

1. Tropical Atlantic fishC1formalscientific

   A tropical marine fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, known for its distinctive appearance.

   Vieille femme (poisson)

   • The oldwife is often spotted near coral reefs in the Caribbean.
   • Fishermen occasionally catch an oldwife in their nets.
   • Marine biologists study the oldwife's unique feeding habits.

2. C1formalamericanscientific

   A common long-tailed sea duck native to the northern parts of the United States and other northern regions.

   Canard à longue queue (femelle ou immature)

   • The oldwife is a striking sea duck with a long tail.
   • Birdwatchers often see oldwives along the New England coast.
   • During winter, oldwives migrate to warmer coastal waters.