Jew"fish` (?), n. (Zoöl.)

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.

2. A similar gigantic fish (Stereolepis gigas) of Southern California,

valued as a food fish.

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