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3 definitions found 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 1.6 [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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