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galjoen

galjoen

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A fish from the South African coast that people eat
  • noun
  • South African
: galjoen
  • The galjoen is a popular dish in South Africa.

Examples

  • Fishermen often catch galjoen near the rocky shores along the southern African coast.

  • The galjoen is considered the national fish of South Africa.

  • Grilled galjoen is a popular dish in many seaside restaurants in South Africa.

  • Many restaurants serve galjoens grilled or fried.

  • The galjoen is often served grilled with lemon in South African restaurants.

  • Fishermen catch galjoen along the rocky shores of the Cape Peninsula.

  • Known for its delicious taste, the galjoen is a popular choice among local seafood lovers.

Surface Forms

galjoen singular
galjoens plural

Etymology

The word galjoen comes from an old Dutch word for a large sailing ship, the galleon, which means 'big ship', because sailors thought the fish's rounded body looked a little like a ship. So the name stuck and the fish found on the South African coast is still called galjoen.