noun
escolar; snake mackerel
A deep-sea fish (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum) known for its oily flesh, which can cause digestive issues if eaten in large quantities. Often referred to by its katakana name.
アブラソコムツは深海魚で、脂が多く含まれています。
The escolar is a deep-sea fish and contains a lot of oil.
アブラソコムツを食べ過ぎるとお腹を壊すことがある。
Eating too much escolar can upset your stomach.
The name アブラソコムツ literally means 'oil bottom mutsu,' referring to its oily flesh and deep-sea habitat. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it is a descriptive compound.