"mulloway" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mulloways [plural]
Etymology: Probably from Ngarrindjeri malowe. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|nay|malowe}} Ngarrindjeri malowe Head templates: {{en-noun}} mulloway (plural mulloways)
  1. Any of the species Argyrosomus japonicus of large fish, found along the eastern coast of Africa and the coasts of Australia, prized for sport. Categories (lifeform): Croakers Synonyms: Japanese meagre, southern meagre

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