01 n. A small kind of whale, of the genus Globicephalus, of several species. The most common is Globicephalus melas. Also sometimes applied to o…
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A small kind of whale, of the genus Globicephalus, of several species. The most common is Globicephalus melas. Also sometimes applied to other whales of larger size.(Zool.)
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The tautog of New England (Tautoga).(Zool.)
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The black sea bass (Centropristis atrarius) of the Atlantic coast. It is excellent food fish; -- locally called also black Harry.(Zool.) Also: black Harry
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A fish of southern Europe (Centrolophus pompilus) of the Mackerel family.(Zool.)
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The female salmon in the spawning season.(Zool.)