muttonfish
Any of several Atlantic and Caribbean fishes which are said to taste of mutton,…Any of several Atlantic and Caribbean fishes which are said to taste of mutton, especially a mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis), an ocean pout (Macrozoarces americanus), or an Irish pompano (Diapterus auratus).
Meaning
2 senses(US)Any of several Atlantic and Caribbean fishes which are said to taste of mutton, especially a mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis), an ocean pout (Macrozoarces americanus), or an Irish pompano (Diapterus auratus).
(Australia)Any of several edible molluscs of the genus Haliotis; an abalone.
- similar to and often marketed as ‘red snapper’
Origin
From mutton + fish.From mutton + fish.
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Forms
plural: muttonfish / muttonfishes| Singular | muttonfish |
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| Plural | muttonfish / muttonfishes |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- similar to and often marketed as ‘red snapper’:mutton snapperLutjanus analis
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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