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Noun: candlefish
  1. A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; it is so oily that, when dried, it may be used as a candle, by drawing a wick through it
    - eulachon

Derived forms: candlefishes

Encyclopedia: Candlefish

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