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oilfish

/ˈɔɪl.fɪʃ/

Tradução: Peixe marinho grande e gordo de águas profundas da família Gempylidae, conhecido por sua carne oleosa e rica em gordura, que pode causar efeitos laxativos se consumida em excesso.

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noun

/ˈɔɪl.fɪʃ/C1formal
  • ptPeixe marinho grande e gordo de águas profundas da família Gempylidae, conhecido por sua carne oleosa e rica em gordura, que pode causar efeitos laxativos se consumida em excesso.

A very large deep-water fish belonging to the snake mackerel family, known for its high oil content.

  1. Large deep-water fishC1formal

    A very large, deep-water fish belonging to the snake mackerel family, known for its high oil content.

    ptGrande peixe de águas profundas

    • The oilfish is often caught by commercial fishermen in tropical waters.
    • Due to its high oil content, oilfish can cause digestive issues if consumed in large quantities.
    • Oilfish are sometimes sold as 'butterfish' or 'escolar' in markets.

    Sinônimosbutterfishescolar

Formas
  • oilfish plural form
  • oilfishes plural form
  • oilfish' possessive plural form
  • oilfishes' possessive plural form
  • oilfish's possessive singular form