buffalofish

Definitions of buffalofish

1. noun

   any of several large suckers of the Mississippi valley
   synonyms: buffalo fish

   types:

   Ictiobus niger, black buffalo

   fish of the lower Mississippi

   type of:

   sucker

   mostly North American freshwater fishes with a thick-lipped mouth for feeding by suction; related to carps
2. noun

   large carp-like North American fish
   type of:

   freshwater fish

   flesh of fish from fresh water used as food