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Definition of Candlefish
1. 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
Definition of Candlefish
1. Noun. An oily edible fish, ''Thaleichthys pacificus'', from the northern Pacific, that was once dried and used as a candle or torch by the Chinook indians ¹
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Definition of Candlefish
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