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Definition of patagonian toothfish

patagonian toothfish

Plural:Patagonian toothfish
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1

A large, deep-water species of cod icefish native to the cold oceanic waters of the Southern Hemisphere, highly valued commercially for its rich, oily white meat.

Example

"Due to severe overfishing in the Southern Ocean, strict international regulations have been implemented to protect vulnerable populations of Patagonian toothfish."

Word Nuance & Usage

In commercial and culinary contexts, the Patagonian toothfish is almost universally marketed and sold under the more appetizing trade name 'Chilean sea bass', despite not being a true bass.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patagonian toothfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patagonian-toothfish
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