Found 2 items, similar to jewfishes.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: jewfishes jewfishes See jewfish 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] [also: jewfishes (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: jewfish 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. [1913 Webster]