redfish

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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant plusieurs espèces de poissons à la peau ou à la chair rougeâtre, notamment le sébaste de l'Atlantique Nord, un grand poisson comestible présent au large des côtes américaines du Massachusetts au Mexique, ou le saumon mâle récemment frayé.

1. North Atlantic rockfish B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Sébaste de l'Atlantique Nord

   Synonymes: rosefish

2. Large edible fish of the US coast B2 formal american

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Tambour rouge

   Synonymes: red drum

3. Male salmon after spawning C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Saumon mâle après la fraye

   Synonymes: kipper

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• redfish's possessive singular form