escolar

/ˌɛskəˈlɑr/
noun
  1. A type of fish, also known as oilfish or snake mackerel, with oily flesh that can cause digestive issues if eaten in large amounts.
    • Some people enjoy the rich, buttery taste of escolar in sushi.
    • Fishermen caught a large escolar off the coast of Hawaii.
    • The restaurant warned customers that escolar can cause stomach discomfort if too much is eaten.
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