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Noun oilfish has 1 sense
  1. oilfish, Ruvettus pretiosus - very large deep-water snake mackerel
    --1 is a kind of gempylid

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Oilfish

Noun:

1. A type of fish, known for its high oil content, found in the deep waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Sample Sentence: The oilfish is prized for its rich flavor and fatty texture.

2. Culinary:

a) An edible fish used in cooking, known for its high oil content.

Sample Sentence: The chef decided to grill the oilfish, enhancing its natural flavor.

3. Local:

a) A nickname given to a person known for their slick and slippery behavior.

Sample Sentence: Watch out for that oilfish, he always manages to slip through any situation.

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