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