Jewfish

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

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}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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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