Found 1 items, similar to Thaleichthys Pacificus.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Thaleichthys Pacificus Candlefish \Can"dle*fish`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) (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. [1913 Webster]