'Thaleichthys Pacificus' definitions:

Definition of 'Thaleichthys Pacificus'

From: GCIDE
  • Candlefish \Can"dle*fish`\, n. (Zool.) (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]