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morwong

mor·wong [ máwr wòng ] (plural mor·wongs or mor·wong)


noun 
Definition:
 
Australasian fish: a large ocean fish with a thick-lipped head, sharply tapering body, and extended dorsal fin. Native to: Australia, Asia.  Family Cheilodactylidae.

[Late 19th century. Probably < an Aboriginal language]
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