woodfish

/ˈwʊdfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A freshwater fish (Siniperca chuatsi) of eastern Asia, valued as a food fish.

“The Chinese chef expertly prepared the woodfish for the special dinner.”

2. noun

A small fish (Aplochelys jacksoni) that lives in wood and is a species of freshwater angelfish.

“The angler spotted the rare woodfish swimming in the water of the forest.”

Synonyms

  • Asian fish
  • freshwater fish

Antonyms

  • ocean fish
  • saltwater fish