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Definition of barramundi

barramundi

/ˌbær.əˈmʌn.di/
bar · ra · mun · di
Plural:barramundi
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barramundi Lexical Profile

barramundi Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian A large, predatory, ray-finned fish (Lates calcarifer) of the family Latidae, native to the rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific region, easily distinguished by its silvery scales and highly prized as a versatile food fish.

Example

"For the main course, the chef prepared a pan-seared fillet of barramundi served over a bed of lemon risotto."

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• Nearby Words

barquisimeto
barracuda
barracudina
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barranquilla
barred grass snake
barrel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from an Australian Aboriginal language of the Rockhampton area in Queensland (likely Dharumbal), originally meaning 'large-scaled river fish'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barramundi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barramundi
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