ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( plural oldwives )
1.
[perhaps so called from the large belly]
: any of several fishes: as
a. : the European black sea bream ( Cantharus lineatus )
b. : any of several triggerfishes ; especially : queen triggerfish
c. : longfin pompano
d. : spot I 7
e. : alewife II 1a
f. : menhaden
g. : an Australian fish ( Enoplosus armatus ) resembling a perch
2. : old-squaw