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Definition of skilfish
skilfish
/ˈskɪl.fɪʃ/
skil · fish
Plural:skilfish
skilfish Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
skilfish Game Scores & Validity
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• noun
1
North American A large, deep-water marine fish (Erilepis zonifer) of the family Anoplopomatidae, native to the North Pacific Ocean and distinguished by its dark, robust body and exceptionally high fat content.
Example
"During the deep-water survey off the coast of Alaska, researchers tagged a massive skilfish before releasing it back into the ocean."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in the late 19th century in the American Pacific Northwest, combining the local jargon term 'skil' (used to refer to black cod or similar fishes) and the word 'fish'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skilfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skilfish