Butterfishes

/ˈbʌtərˌfɪʃəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of butterfish; multiple fish of the butterfish species or type.

Etymology

Simple plural form of butterfish using standard '-es' ending for nouns ending in 'sh' sound.

Kelly Says

Some cultures distinguish between different butterfish species (like the edible Atlantic butterfish versus the black sea bass sometimes called butterfish), so the plural matters for precise fishing and cooking!

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