fish glue

noun

: either of two gelatinous substances obtained from fish waste products:

a

: isinglass

b

: a strong adhesive obtained by heating with water especially the skins, fins, and bones of fish (as cod, haddock, or hake) and used chiefly in liquid form in the cold

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