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Thesaurus: mallotus

A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin (Mallotus villosus), is extensively used as bait for cod.

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  1. n. A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin (Mallotus villosus), is extensively used as bait for cod.
  2. A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin (Mallotus villosus), is extensively used as bait for cod.
  3. A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, thecapelin (Mallotus villosus), is extensively used as bait for cod.