whitefish
noun C2- Any of several North American freshwater fish, of the genus Coregonus, used as food.
- Any of several other fish, such as whiting (Merlangius merlangus) or menhaden (Brevoortia spp. and Ethmidium spp.).
- Any of several species of demersal fish with fins, particularly cod, whiting, and haddock, as opposed to the oily or pelagic fishes.
- A beluga (both the sturgeon and the whale).
- A lesser queenfish (Scomberoides lysan)
Plural whitefishes
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