jewfish

• Substantivo que designa um peixe marinho de grande porte e importância comercial, como o mero-escuro de cabeça grossa e escamas rugosas, ou o peixe australiano semelhante ao maori (maguari).

A noun referring to a large, important food fish found in Australian waters, nearly identical to the maigre, or a large, dark grouper with a thick head and rough scales.

plural irregular

1. Large Australian food fishC1formalaustralian

   A large, important food fish found in Australian waters, closely resembling the maigre.

   Grande peixe australiano de consumo

   • The jewfish is a prized catch among local fishermen.
   • This species of jewfish is almost indistinguishable from the maigre.
   • Jewfish are commonly found in the coastal waters of Australia.

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2. Large dark grouperC1formal

   A large, dark-colored grouper with a thick head and rough scales.

   Garoupa escura

   • The jewfish is a type of grouper known for its size and strength.
   • Divers often spot jewfish hiding near rocky reefs.
   • This jewfish species has a thick head and rough, scaly skin.