Whitefish Definition & Meaning

whitefish
noun
  1. any market fish--edible saltwater fish or shellfish--except herring
  2. flesh of salmon-like or trout-like cold-water fish of cold lakes of the northern hemisphere
  3. silvery herring-like freshwater food fish of cold lakes of the northern hemisphere

"Whitefish" in song lyrics

See how whitefish is used in real songs:

  • "black star whitefish"
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  • "black star brewery whitefish"
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  • "great northern brewery whitefish"
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Usage tips for "whitefish"

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