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Definition of rosefish

rosefish

/ˈroʊzˌfɪʃ/
rose · fish
Plural:rosefish
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• noun

1

A commercially important, deep-water marine food fish of the rockfish family, characterized by its bright red or pinkish body and native to the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Example

"The commercial trawler returned to port with an abundant catch of rosefish destined for the regional seafood markets."

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• Nearby Words

rose mallow
rose moss
rose of sharon
rosefish
rosehip
roseline shark
rosella

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'rose' (referring to its distinctive pink or reddish coloration) and 'fish', first recorded in the 19th century to describe the North Atlantic species Sebastes norvegicus.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rosefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rosefish
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