jewie

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English

A depiction of Argyrosomus hololepidotus

Etymology

From jewfish +‎ -ie (diminutive suffix), ultimately from jewel.[1]

Noun

jewie (plural jewies)

  1. (Australia) A fish, Argyrosomus hololepidotus; a type of mulloway.

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References

  1. ^ 2007, South Australian Government PIRSA Fisheries — Mulloway also contain enlarged otoliths or ‘ear bones’ which are often collected for jewellery items. This attribute has led eastern Staters in particular to refer to them as ‘jewies’ or jew fish (after ‘jewel fish’).