Hypertext Webster Gateway: "jewfish"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Jewfish \Jew"fish`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
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}.
2. A similar gigantic fish ({Stereolepis gigas}) of Southern
California, valued as a food fish.
3. The black grouper of Florida and Texas.
4. A large herringlike fish; the tarpum.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Tarpum \Tar"pum\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
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}.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
jewfish
n 1: large important food fish of Australia; almost
indistinguishable from the maigre [syn: {mulloway}, {Sciaena
antarctica}]
2: large dark grouper with a thick head and rough scales [syn:
{Mycteroperca bonaci}]
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