bluefish
noun
blue·fish
ˈblü-ˌfish 
1
: an active food and game marine fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) that is bluish above with silvery sides
2
: any of various dark or bluish fishes (such as the pollack)
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bluefish
noun
blue·fish
ˈblü-ˌfish
: an active saltwater food and sport fish that is bluish above with silvery sides
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