Rockfish: meaning, definitions and examples
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rockfish
[ หrษkfษชส ]
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น peixe-pedra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคพเคจ เคฎเคเคฒเฅ (chattan machhali)
๐ฉ๐ช Steinfisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ ikan batu
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะผ'ัะฝะฐ ัะธะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ryba kamienna
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใตใด (kasago)
๐ซ๐ท poisson-pierre
๐ช๐ธ pez piedra
๐น๐ท kaya balฤฑฤฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊ณ ๊ธฐ (dolgogi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ู ุงูุตุฎุฑ (samak al-sakhr)
๐จ๐ฟ kamennรก ryba
๐ธ๐ฐ kamennรก ryba
๐จ๐ณ ็ณ้ฑผ (shรญ yรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ kamnita riba
๐ฎ๐ธ steinfiskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐั ะฑะฐะปัาั (tas baฤฑlygy)
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแก แแแแแ (kvis tevzi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ daล balฤฑฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.
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