mossbunker

UK
/ˈmɒsbʌŋkə/
US
/ˈmɔsbʌŋkɚ/

Translations

mossbunkeradjective
UK
/ˈmɒsˌbʌŋkə/
US
/ˈmɑsˌbʌŋkər/
Used attributively to denote something made from or relating to the mossbunker (menhaden) fish.
mossbunkernoun
mossbunkers
pl
UK
/ˈmɒsbʌŋkə/
US
/ˈmɔsbʌŋkɚ/
The menhaden is a type of fish commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean.
Менхэден - это вид рыбы, который часто встречается в Атлантическом океане.
Synonyms
pogey fish
pogy fish
bunker fish

Definitions

mossbunkeradjective
Relating to or derived from the mossbunker (menhaden) fish.
Mossbunker oil is prized for its high omega-3 content.
mossbunkernoun
Any of several menhaden fish of the genus Brevoortia, especially the Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus), a small, oily fish harvested for bait, fish oil, and fish meal.
The fishermen caught a large haul of mossbunker to use as bait for the larger game fish.