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tarwhine

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːwʌɪn/

Definition of tarwhine

noun (plural same)

  • a yellowish sea bream of warm shallow inshore waters, which is an important food and game fish in the Indo-Pacific.
    • Rhabdosargus globiceps, family Sparidae

Origin:

late 19th century: from Dharuk darawayn 'a fish'