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1. (n.) weakfish
any food fish of the genus Cynoscion, as C. regalis, inhabiting waters along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the U.S.
Etymology: (1790–1800, Amer.; < D weekvis (obs.) =week soft, weak+visfish)
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1. (noun) weakfish
lean flesh of food and game fishes of the Atlantic coast of the United States
2. (noun) weakfish, Cynoscion regalis
food and game fish of North American coastal waters with a mouth from which hooks easily tear out
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1. (noun) weakfish
any fish of the genus Cynoscion; a squeteague; -- so called from its tender mouth. See Squeteague
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