Word Meaning

Meaning of "blackfish" and the crossword clue

- A small kind of whale, of the genus Globicephalus, of several species. The most common is G. melas. Also sometimes applied to other whales of larger size.
- The tautog of New England (Tautoga).
- The black sea bass (Centropristis atrarius) of the Atlantic coast. It is excellent food fish; -- locally called also black Harry.
- A fish of southern Europe (Centrolophus pompilus) of the Mackerel family.
- The female salmon in the spawning season.