释义 |
oldwife \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (plural oldwives) 1. [perhaps so called from the large belly] : any of several fishes: as a. : the European black sea bream (Cantharus lineatus) b. : any of several triggerfishes; especially : queen triggerfish c. : longfin pompano d. : spot I 7 e. : alewife II 1a f. : menhaden g. : an Australian fish (Enoplosus armatus) resembling a perch 2. : old-squaw |