butterfish
/buht-er-fish/US // ˈbʌt ərˌfɪʃ //UK // (ˈbʌtəˌfɪʃ) //
鲳鱼,蝴蝶鱼,黄油鱼,蝴蝶兰
Definitions
n.名词 noun
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plural but·ter·fish·es, but·ter·fish.
- : a small, flattened, marine food fish, Peprilus triacanthus, of Atlantic coastal waters of the U.S., having very small scales and smooth skin.
- : the rock gunnel.See under gunnel.
Examples
Strain and return to the kettle; add the flounder and butterfish in pieces as large as possible, ½ lb.
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