MUTTONFISH


Meaning of MUTTONFISH in English

/mut"n fish'/ , n. , pl. ( esp. collectively ) muttonfish , ( esp. referring to two or more kinds or species ) muttonfishes .

1. See ocean pout .

2. See mutton snapper .

[ 1725-35, Amer.; MUTTON 1 + FISH, so called for its muttonlike taste ]

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