butterfish Definition
- 1a small, edible fish with a flattened body and smooth skin
- 2any of various marine fishes having a mucus-covered skin, especially a blenny or gunnel
Using butterfish: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "butterfish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The butterfish is a popular food in Japan.
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The Atlantic butterfish is found along the eastern coast of North America.
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The tide pools were teeming with butterfish and other small creatures.
butterfish Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: butterfish in Brief
A 'butterfish' [ˈbʌtərfɪʃ] is a small, edible fish with a flattened body and smooth skin. It is also used to refer to any of various marine fishes having a mucus-covered skin, such as a blenny or gunnel. The butterfish is a popular food in Japan and is found along the eastern coast of North America.
