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bluish black-striped sea bass of the Atlantic coast of the United States

1. : an abundant and important food fish (Centropristes striatus) of the Atlantic coast of the United States that is dark bluish with black bands and more or less varied with small white spots and blotches — called also sea bass

2. : giant bass

a bluish, black-striped sea bass, Centropristes striata, abundant off the coast of eastern North America: a valuable food fish.

[1835-45, Amer.]