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jewfish
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Jewfish
(gcide) | Jewfish \Jew"fish`\, n. (Zool.)
1. A very large serranoid fish (Promicrops itaiara) of
Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. It often reaches the
weight of five hundred pounds. Its color is olivaceous or
yellowish, with numerous brown spots. Called also guasa,
and warsaw.
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2. A similar gigantic fish (Stereolepis gigas) of Southern
California, valued as a food fish.
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3. The black grouper of Florida and Texas.
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4. A large herringlike fish; the tarpum.
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jewfish
(gcide) | Tarpum \Tar"pum\, n. (Zool.)
A very large marine fish (Megapolis Atlanticus) of the
Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes
six or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The
scales are a staple article of trade, and are used in
fancywork. Called also tarpon, sabalo, savanilla,
silverfish, and jewfish.
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jewfish
(wn) | jewfish
n 1: large important food fish of Australia; almost
indistinguishable from the maigre [syn: mulloway,
jewfish, Sciaena antarctica]
2: large dark grouper with a thick head and rough scales [syn:
jewfish, Mycteroperca bonaci] |
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Jewfish
(gcide) | Jewfish \Jew"fish`\, n. (Zool.)
1. A very large serranoid fish (Promicrops itaiara) of
Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. It often reaches the
weight of five hundred pounds. Its color is olivaceous or
yellowish, with numerous brown spots. Called also guasa,
and warsaw.
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2. A similar gigantic fish (Stereolepis gigas) of Southern
California, valued as a food fish.
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3. The black grouper of Florida and Texas.
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4. A large herringlike fish; the tarpum.
[1913 Webster]Tarpum \Tar"pum\, n. (Zool.)
A very large marine fish (Megapolis Atlanticus) of the
Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes
six or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The
scales are a staple article of trade, and are used in
fancywork. Called also tarpon, sabalo, savanilla,
silverfish, and jewfish.
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