Look up: Rockfish

1. Rockfish
   A low-fat fish of the Pacific Coast. There are two categories: the elongated varieties are milder and softer, and include Yellowtail and Goldeneye. The more full-flavored deep-bodied types include Bocaccio, Chilipepper, and Shortbelly.
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2. Rockfish
   Waters:Northern Pacific coasts Description (in water): There are over 50 varieties of this fish, which ranges in weight from 5 to 15 lbs. Its color varies according to the species (red or reddish-pink, brown, blue, etc.); some have dark mottling. Rockfish generally fall into two categories--deep-bodied (yellowtail, goldeneye, blue rockfish) and long-bodied (bocaccio, chilipepper, shortbelly). Description (in market): In general, the white meat of the rockfish is firm in texture and low in fat, w…
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3. rockfish
   Waters:Atlantic coast; some Pacific Waters. Fish farms in California and other states. Description (in water): Six to eight longitudinal black stripes run across the long, thin body, which is olive-green fading to silver-gray. Most specimens weigh from 2 to 30 lbs., while some exceed 70 lbs. Description (in market): Pinkish-white flesh of firm texture, moderate fat content, and sweet, distinctive flavor. The skin is edible.
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4. rockfish
   [n] - the lean flesh of any of various valuable market fish caught among rocks 2. [n] - marine food fish found among rocks along the northern coasts of Europe and America
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5. Rockfish
   Rock'fish` noun (Zoology) (a) Any one of several California scorpænoid food fishes of the genus Sebastichthys , as the red rockfish ( S. ruber ). They are among the most important of California market fishes. Called a...
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6. rockfish
   <zoology> Any one of several California scorpaenoid food fishes of the genus Sebastichthys, as the red rockfish (S. Ruber). They are among the most important of California market fishes. Called also rock cod, and garrupa. ... The striped bass. See Bass. ... Any one of several species of Florid...
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7. rockfish
   noun the lean flesh of any of various valuable market fish caught among rocks
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8. Rockfish
   • (n.) An American fresh-water darter; the log perch. • (n.) Any one of several species of Florida and Bermuda groupers of the genus Epinephelus. • (n.) The striped bass. See Bass. • (n.) Any one of several California scorpaenoid food fishes of the genus Sebastichthys, as the red...
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9. rockfish
   alternative name sometimes used for the scorpion fish (q.v.), family Scorpaenidae, which includes the lion-fish and the redfish (qq.v.).
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10. rockfish
    rockfish, member of the large family Scorpaenidae (rockfishes and scorpionfishes), carnivorous fish inhabiting all seas and especially abundant in the temperate waters of the Pacific. Rockfishes are found among rocks and reefs. Of commercial importance are the black and orange rockfishes and the boc...
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