Candlefish

/ˈkændlˌfɪʃ/

Translation of "candlefish" into Russian

candlefish

Noun

/ˈkændlˌfɪʃ/

candlefish / pl

candlefishes pl

эулохон

The candlefish is known for its high oil content.

Эулохон известен своим высоким содержанием масла.

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candlefish

Noun

/ˈkændlˌfɪʃ/

A small, oily fish (Thaleichthys pacificus) found along the Pacific coast of North America, known for its high oil content, which allows it to be used as a candle when dried.

The indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest used the candlefish as a source of light and food.

The capelin (Mallotus villosus), a small North Atlantic smelt, valued as forage fish and sometimes dried for use as a candle.

In Newfoundland, fishermen once dried capelin—locally called candlefish—to light their huts.

candlefish

Adjective

/ˈkændlˌfɪʃ/

Relating to or derived from the candlefish.

The workshop demonstrated traditional uses for candlefish oil in candle-making.

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