jewfish
IPA: dʒˈufɪʃ
noun
- Any of several fish species, principally groupers and similar-appearing fish
- Epinephelus itajara (Atlantic goliath grouper, spotted jewfish)
- Johnius australis (bottlenose jewfish)
- Lateolabrax japonicus (Japanese seabass)
- Argyrosomus japonicus (silver jewfish, also known as the mulloway jewfish in eastern Australia)
- Argyrosomus regius (meagre)
- Tandanus tandanus (eel-tailed catfish, freshwater jewfish, dewfish)
- Glaucosoma hebraicum (West Australian dhufish, Westralian jewfish, western jewfish)
- Glaucosoma buergeri (Westralian jewfish)
- Stereolepis gigas (black jewfish, Pacific jewfish)
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Examples of "jewfish" in Sentences
- The fisherman caught a large jewfish, marveling at its size and color
- In local folklore, the jewfish is often considered a symbol of good luck
- The chef prepared a delicious dish featuring grilled jewfish, drizzled with a zesty lemon sauce
- During our snorkeling trip, we spotted a beautiful jewfish swimming lazily near the coral reef
- Jewfish are known for their incredible strength, making them a favorite among sport fishermen
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