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noun

Candlefish n. (Zool.)

(a)

A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; called also eulachon. It is so oily that, when dried, it may be used as a candle, by drawing a wick through it.

(b)

The beshow.

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Etymology of 'Candlefish'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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