SUNFISH

Definition of SUNFISH

  1. (noun)the lean flesh of any of numerous American perch-like fishes of the family Centrarchidae
  2. (noun)among the largest bony fish; pelagic fish having an oval compressed body with high dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin reduced to a rudder-like lobe; worldwide in warm waters
  3. (noun)small carnivorous freshwater percoid fishes of North America usually having a laterally compressed body and metallic luster: crappies; black bass; bluegills; pumpkinseed