muttonfish

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Synonyms: mutton fish, mutton fist

Antonyms: mutton fish, mutton fist

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chiefly|US}} Any of several Atlantic and Caribbean fishes which are said to taste of [[mutton]], especially a [[mutton snapper]] ({{taxlink|Lutjanus analis|species}}), an [[ocean pout]] ({{taxlink|Macrozoarces americanus|species}}), or an {{vern|Irish pompano}} ({{taxlink|Diapterus auratus|species}}). {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|Australia}} Any of several edible [[mollusc]]s of the genus {{taxfmt|Haliotis|genus}}; an [[abalone]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

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