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Definition of skilfish

skilfish

/ˈskɪl.fɪʃ/
skil · fish
Plural:skilfish
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skilfish Lexical Profile

skilfish Game Scores & Validity

• 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."

• Rhymes for skilfish

• Nearby Words

skier
skiff
skiing
skilfish
skill
skilled
skillet

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skilfish
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