rose fish
rose fish noun: a large marine food fish, of species Sebastes norvegicus, that lives off the North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.
Noun
rose fish (plural rose fishes or rose fish)
- A large marine food fish, of species Sebastes norvegicus, that lives off the North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.
- Synonyms:
- ocean perch, Norway haddock, red perch, redfish, hemdurgan
Synonyms of rose fish
- ocean perch
- Norway haddock
- red perch
- redfish
- hemdurgan
Forms of rose fish
| plural | rose fishes |
|---|---|
| plural | rose fish |
Origin of rose fish
From rose + fish, since it is usually bright red when fully grown.
Questions about rose fish
- What does rose fish mean?
- Rose fish means a large marine food fish, of species Sebastes norvegicus, that lives off the North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.
- What part of speech is rose fish?
- Rose fish is a noun.
- What is the plural of rose fish?
- The plural of rose fish is rose fishes.
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