squirefish

English

noun
Definitions
  • (AU) Chrysophrys auratus, the Australasian snapper, an edible porgy found in the coastal waters of Philippines, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.

Etymology

Compound from English squire + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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