"Chinamanfish" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Chinaman + fish: the fish is relatively harmless in Chinese waters, but frequently toxic in Australia. Perhaps Chinese immigrants were noted for eating it when other Australians wouldn't. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Chinamanfish (uncountable)
  1. (Australia) A type of snapper native to the western Pacific, Symphorus nematophorus, which is a commercial food fish in some areas, but ciguatoxic in others. Tags: Australia, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Snappers Synonyms: galloper

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