3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:

Jewfish \Jew"fish'\, noun (Zo["o]l.)

1. A very large serranoid fish ({Promicrops itaiara}) of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. It often reaches the weight of five hundred pounds. Its color is olivaceous or yellowish, with numerous brown spots. Called also {guasa}, and {warsaw}.

2. A similar gigantic fish ({Stereolepis gigas}) of Southern California, valued as a food fish.

3. The black grouper of Florida and Texas.

4. A large herringlike fish; the tarpum.

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:

Tarpum \Tar"pum\, noun (Zo["o]l.) A very large marine fish ({Megapolis Atlanticus}) of the Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes six or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The scales are a staple article of trade, and are used in fancywork. Called also {tarpon}, {sabalo}, {savanilla}, {silverfish}, and {jewfish}.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

jewfish

noun