frostfish

1. n. The tomcod; -- so called because it is abundant on the New England coast in autumn at about the commencement of frost. See Tomcod. Source: opted

2. n. The smelt. Source: opted

3. n. A name applied in New Zealand to the scabbard fish (Lepidotus) valued as a food fish. Source: opted

4. (a) The tomcod; -- so called because it is abundant on the New England coast in autumn at about the commencement of frost. See Tomcod. (b) The smelt. [Local, U. S.] (c) A name applied in New Zealand to the scabbard fish (Lepidotus) valued as a food fish. Source: webster

5. n. The tomcod; -- so called because it is abundant on the New England coast in autumn at about the commencement of frost. See Tomcod. n. The smelt. n. A name applied in New Zealand to the scabbard fish (Lepidotus) valued as a food fish. Source: ecdict

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