A small kind of whale, of the genus Globicephalus, of several species. The most common is Globicephalus melas. Also sometimes applied to other whales of larger size. [1913 Webster]
The tautog of New England (Tautoga). [1913 Webster]
The black sea bass (Centropristis atrarius) of the Atlantic coast. It is excellent food fish; -- locally called also black Harry. [1913 Webster]
A fish of southern Europe (Centrolophus pompilus) of the Mackerel family. [1913 Webster]
The female salmon in the spawning season. [1913 Webster]
" The name is locally applied to other fishes."
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