Rockfish: meaning, definitions and examples

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rockfish

 

[ หˆrษ’kfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seafood

A type of fish that typically lives on rocky bottoms of the ocean. It is known for its firm texture and mild flavor.

Synonyms

rock cod, snapper, striped bass

Examples of usage

  • They serve delicious rockfish at the seafood restaurant.
  • The chef prepared a grilled rockfish with lemon butter sauce.
Context #2 | Noun

marine biology

A benthic fish found in the North Pacific Ocean, belonging to the genus Sebastes. It is characterized by spiny fins and a wide range of vibrant colors.

Synonyms

redfish, rock cod, rosefish

Examples of usage

  • The rockfish is a common sight in the kelp forests of the Pacific Northwest.
  • Researchers are studying the behavior of rockfish populations.

Translations

Translations of the word "rockfish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peixe-pedra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคŸเฅเคŸเคพเคจ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€ (chattan machhali)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steinfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผ'ัะฝะฐ ั€ะธะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ryba kamienna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ตใ‚ด (kasago)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poisson-pierre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pez piedra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaya balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ๊ณ ๊ธฐ (dolgogi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒ ุงู„ุตุฎุฑ (samak al-sakhr)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kamennรก ryba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kamennรก ryba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿณ้ฑผ (shรญ yรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kamnita riba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ steinfiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั ะฑะฐะปั‹า“ั‹ (tas baฤฑlygy)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜ (kvis tevzi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸ balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pez piedra

Etymology

The term 'rockfish' originated from the combination of 'rock' (referring to their habitat) and 'fish'. These fish have been an important part of coastal cuisine and fishing industries for centuries, with various species valued for their taste and commercial significance. Rockfish are also popular among recreational anglers for their fighting ability and culinary appeal.

See also: rock, rocking, rocks, rocky.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,191, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.