noun
jewfish
Jewfish (noun) means any of several large fish, mostly groupers or fish that look similar to them.
noun
1
Any of several large fish, mostly groupers or fish that look similar to them.
2
The species also known as the Atlantic goliath grouper or spotted jewfish.
3
The fish species also known as the bottlenose jewfish.
4
The fish species also known as the Japanese seabass.
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Etymology
For Australian fish such as Argyrosomus species, jewel and fish; see jewie. For New World species, from 17th century Jamaican English and refers to the kosher status of the Atlantic goliath grouper from at least 1697 onwards, likely as a derogatory term despite Jamaican Jews being treated better in the rule of the English than the Spanish rule.
Synonyms
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mulloway
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of jewfish?
"jewfish" (noun) means any of several large fish, mostly groupers or fish that look similar to them.
What is another word for jewfish?
Other words for "jewfish" include mulloway.
What are the different meanings of jewfish?
"jewfish" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several large fish, mostly groupers or fish that look similar to them; 2. The species also known as the Atlantic goliath grouper or spotted jewfish; 3. The fish species also known as the bottlenose jewfish.
