noun
finfish
Finfish (noun) means any fish, but especially fish other than flatfish.
noun
1
Any fish, but especially fish other than flatfish
2
Clipped compound of finned fish, as in e.g. ray-finned fish; used to distinguish them from shellfish, cartilaginous fish and other similar aquatic creatures customarily used as food.
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Etymology
From fin + fish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of finfish?
"finfish" (noun) means any fish, but especially fish other than flatfish.
What are the different meanings of finfish?
"finfish" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any fish, but especially fish other than flatfish; 2. Clipped compound of finned fish, as in e.g. ray-finned fish; used to distinguish them from shellfish, cartilaginous fish and other similar aquatic creatures customarily used as food.