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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An Australasian fish, Chrysophrys guttulatus or C. auratus; the porgy or snapper.

Synonyms

All synonyms

pink snapper

Etymology

Alteration of snapper, influenced by German Schnapper. Attested from the 19th century.

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