bluefish
noun
blue·fish
ˈblü-ˌfish 
1
: an active food and game marine fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) that is bluish above with silvery sides
2
: any of various dark or bluish fishes (such as the pollack)
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Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 27 July 2024
Listen to this article Long Island Sound is swimming with sharks, especially since bluefish and menhaden are plentiful, but should swimmers need to worry?
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2024
Menhaden are an important prey species for many types of wildlife, including, striped bass, bluefish, sharks and sea birds.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
Start off with over a dozen different starters, like hamachi crudo, smoked bluefish dip, anchovy toast, or endive salad.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2024
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bluefish
noun
blue·fish
ˈblü-ˌfish
: an active saltwater food and sport fish that is bluish above with silvery sides
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