ulua
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A large strong fish from warm seas that eats other fish
- noun
- /uˈluːə/
- US
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ulua
- Trolling from windsurfers, canoes, and kayaks is used to capture ulua and papio near the reef drop-offs.
Examples
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The experienced fisherman caught an ulua weighing over 50 pounds during his trip to Hawaii.
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Ulua landings at Penguin Bank are roughly three times the volume recorded elsewhere, but the shelf area is also considerably larger.
Academic text (1993) -
Huge uluas, over 40 lb, are taken in this manner.
Academic text (1993) -
Figure 5C shows trends in ulua landings for all islands.
Academic text (1993) -
Locals often go to the reef to fish for ulua, as this large fish is a favorite among seafood lovers.
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On sunny days, families gather near the shore hoping to see a giant ulua swimming near the surface.
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ulua comes from Hawaiian, where people used the name for a large, strong fish found around the islands. That's why English keeps ulua as the name for this powerful tropical fish.