The Collaborative International Dictionary
Thaleichthys Pacificus
Candlefish \Can"dle*fish`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
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.
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