redfish

[ red-fish ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) red·fish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) red·fish·es.

1. Also called ocean perch, a North Atlantic rockfish, Sebastes marinus, used for food.
2. red drum.
3. sheephead.

redfish

/ ˈrɛdˌfɪʃ /

noun

1. a male salmon that has recently spawned Compare blackfish
2. any of several red European scorpaenid fishes of the genus Sebastes , esp S. marinus , valued as a food fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of redfish¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English rede fische; red ¹, fish

Example Sentences

Take a half- or full-day trip to reel in tarpon, grouper, trout, redfish, and even sharks.

From Outside Online

Collect shells from the nine miles of unspoiled beaches, spot sea turtles nesting, or fish for redfish, snook, and trout.

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The barrier island is a launching point for deep-sea fishing in the gulf, where more than 280 species hang out, but bring your surf-cast gear to haul in redfish straight from the beach.

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When the oil is hot, add the redfish, presentation side down first.

From The Daily Beast

While the redfish is very susceptible to bait it often rises to the fly, if a large and gaudy one.

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Most of the fish-scale jewelry and artificial flowers are made from the scales of redfish.

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The best member of the drum family is the redfish, or channel bass.

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Milly sighed for Redfish or Red Snapper but made shift with halibut or any other firm fine-grained fish perfectly fresh.

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The blue-back salmon or redfish, however, does not fall far short in these regards.

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