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Chrysophrys australis

Chrysophrys australis

9.9
A dark edible fish from Australian waters prized for food and sport fishing
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : pargo australiano
  • The chef prepared a delicious dish using Chrysophrys australis.

Examples

  • The Chrysophrys australis is a highly prized catch among recreational fishers in Australia.

  • Conservation efforts have helped stabilize Chrysophrys australis populations in some regions.

  • Chefs value Chrysophrys australis for its delicate flavor and firm white flesh.

  • Have you ever tried Chrysophrys australis when visiting Australia?

  • Chefs value Chrysophrys australis for its delicate flavor and firm white flesh.

  • The Chrysophrys australis is a highly prized catch among recreational fishers in Australia.

  • Have you ever tried Chrysophrys australis when visiting Australia?

Synonyms

black bream
vsChrysophrys australis
  • Australian
1 5.7

A dark fish from Australian waters often caught to eat and for sport

is a simple description that does not highlight its importance

Surface Forms

Chrysophrys australis singular
Chrysophrys australis plural

Morphology

Chrysophrys + australis

This is a Latin binomial: 'Chrysophrys' names a fish genus, and if a learner knew 'australis' as ‘southern/related to Australia’ they could infer it is a southern/Australian species of that genus. However, 'australis' is not an ordinary English word and the detailed attributes in the definition (dark-colored, edible, valued for sport fishing) are specialist facts not derivable from the parts, so the overall meaning is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Chrysophrys australis comes from old Greek and Latin words: chryso meaning 'gold' and phrys meaning 'brow', plus australis meaning 'southern'. The image of a fish with a golden brow from the southern seas helps explain the name and reminds you that this is a southern (Australian) edible fish.