baitfish
bait·fish
noun \ˈbāt-ˌfish\Definition of BAITFISH
: a small fish (as a golden shiner or menhaden) that attracts and is a food source for a larger game fish; also : a fish used for bait
First Known Use of BAITFISH
1820
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