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greenbone

The English word “greenbone” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Any garfish (Belone or Strongylosura).
  2. The European eelpout.
  3. A common food fish, Odax pullus.

Etymology

From green + bone, because the bones are green when boiled.

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