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Meaning of 'candlefish' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Candlefish [ n.]
- A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; -- called also eulachon. It is so oily that, when dried, it may be used as a candle, by drawing a wick through it
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