Whitefish: meaning, definitions and examples

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whitefish

 

[ หˆwaษชtfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seafood

A freshwater fish of the salmon family, native to North America and Eurasia, which is silvery in color and has delicate white flesh.

Synonyms

silverfish.

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Word Description / Examples
whitefish

Whitefish refers to several species of freshwater fish that are white or light-colored. This term is commonly used in the context of cooking, fishing, or discussing types of fish available in freshwater lakes.

  • For dinner, we decided to grill some whitefish with lemon and herbs.
  • Whitefish are abundant in the Great Lakes region.
silverfish

Silverfish most commonly refers to a type of small, wingless insect known for its silvery-blue color and fish-like movement. This term is typically used in the context of pests or insects found in homes, often in bathrooms or kitchens.

  • We found several silverfish in the bathroom last night.
  • Silverfish can cause damage to books and papers.

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a delicious whitefish dish at the seafood restaurant.
  • Whitefish is known for its mild flavor and tender texture.

Translations

Translations of the word "whitefish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peixe branco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเฅ‡เคฆ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช WeiรŸfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan putih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปะฐ ั€ะธะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biaล‚a ryba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒฏใ‚คใƒˆใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poisson blanc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pescado blanco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beyaz balฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฐ์‚ด ์ƒ์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒ ุฃุจูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรญlรก ryba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biela ryba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bela riba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญtfiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา› ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒ˜ แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸ balฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pescado blanco

Etymology

The term 'whitefish' originated from the white color of the fish's flesh. Whitefish have been an important food source for indigenous peoples and early settlers in North America and Eurasia. They are often caught for commercial purposes and are popular in various cuisines around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,104, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.