CANDLEFISH

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

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.

2.
n.

The beshow.