eulachans

/ˈjuːləkɑːnz/
noun
  1. Plural of eulachan; small, oily fish found in the northern Pacific Ocean.
    • The river was teeming with eulachans during the spring migration.
    • They caught several eulachans and smoked them for winter storage.
    • Eulachans are so rich in oil that they can be used as candles.
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