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blackfish

noun black·fish \-ˌfish\

Definition of BLACKFISH

1
:  any of numerous dark-colored fishes: as
a :  tautog
b :  a small bony fish (Dallia pectoralis of the family Umbridae) of Alaska and Siberia that is used for food and is noted for its resistance to cold
2
:  any of several small toothed whales; especially :  pilot whale
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First Known Use of BLACKFISH

1754

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