'Jewfish' definitions:

Definition of 'jewfish'

noun

Large important food fish of Australia; almost indistinguishable from the maigre [syn: mulloway, jewfish, Sciaena antarctica]

noun

Large dark grouper with a thick head and rough scales [syn: jewfish, Mycteroperca bonaci]

From: GCIDE

Jewfish \Jew"fish`\, n. (Zool.)
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. [1913 Webster]
2. A similar gigantic fish (Stereolepis gigas) of Southern California, valued as a food fish. [1913 Webster]
3. The black grouper of Florida and Texas. [1913 Webster]
4. A large herringlike fish; the tarpum. [1913 Webster]

From: GCIDE

Tarpum \Tar"pum\, n. (Zool.) 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. [1913 Webster]