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whitefish

/ˈwaɪt.fɪʃ/

Translations

whitefishnoun

whitefishes

/ˈwaɪt.fɪʃ/

corégoneTerme principal en ichtyologie et en gastronomie.

Lake whitefish is a popular catch among anglers in the Great Lakes region.

Le corégone de lac est une prise prisée des pêcheurs dans la région des Grands Lacs.

Additional translations

poisson blancSens générique, surtout en contexte culinaire.

Synonyms

whitefishadjective

/ˈwaɪt.fɪʃ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote food made from or relating to whitefish; not normally gradable.

de corégone

The deli sells a tasty whitefish salad.

L'épicerie fine vend une savoureuse salade de corégone.

Definitions

whitefishnoun

A common name for several species of fish that are typically silvery in color and found in freshwater or marine environments, often used for food.

The restaurant's special today is grilled whitefish with lemon butter sauce.

A type of fish belonging to the subfamily Coregoninae, which includes species like the lake whitefish and the round whitefish, known for their mild flavor and flaky texture.

Lake whitefish is a popular catch among anglers in the Great Lakes region.

whitefishadjective

Relating to or made from whitefish.

The deli sells a tasty whitefish salad.