1. plural of buffalofish; any of several large freshwater fishes of the sucker family, found in North America, having a humped back and large scales
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in plural form

Examples

• The anglers caught several buffalofishes in the river.
• Buffalofishes are common in the Mississippi River system.
• These buffalofishes can weigh up to 80 pounds.
• The restaurant served grilled buffalofishes as a local specialty.
• Buffalofishes are bottom feeders that consume aquatic plants and small organisms.