Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The fish Chilodactylus macropterus, also called carp and jackass-fish, and in New Zealand by the Maori name of tarakihi. The red morwong is Chilodactylus fuscus, also called carp. The banded morwong is Chilodactylus vittatus.

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  • noun Any of various perciform fishes comprising the family Cheilodactylidae.

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Examples

  • NSW Fisheries officers received a tip-off in February about a consignment of snapper, silver trevally and rubberlip morwong, Minister for Primary Industries Steve Whan said.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • NSW Fisheries officers received a tip-off in February about a consignment of snapper, silver trevally and rubberlip morwong, Minister for Primary Industries Steve Whan said.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

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    January 2, 2012