fishhouse

== English == === Alternative forms === fish house, fish-house === Etymology === From Middle English fyschehous, from Old English fisċhūs; equivalent to fish +‎ house. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfɪʃ.haʊs/ === Noun === fishhouse (plural fishhouses) A business located at the water's edge that provides support to fishermen and which buys and then processes and onsells their catch. A temporary shelter belonging to an individual fisherman for use while ice fishing. A restaurant that specializes in fish and seafood. A business that breeds fish for aquariums, selling them either to pet shops or directly to the public.