weakfish
Syllabification: (weak·fish)
Pronunciation: /ˈwēkˌfiSH/
Definition of weakfish
noun ( plural same or weakfishes)
- a large, slender-bodied marine fish living along the east coast of North America, popular as a food fish and for sport. Also called sea trout.
- Cynoscion regalis, family Sciaenidae
Origin:
late 18th century: from obsolete Dutch weekvisch, from week 'soft' + visch 'fish'