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Definition of mulloway

mulloway

/ˈmʌləweɪ/
mul · lo · way
Plural:mulloways
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mulloway Lexical Profile

mulloway Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian A large, silvery marine and estuarine fish (Argyrosomus japonicus) native to the coastal waters of Australia, Africa, and Asia, highly prized as both a commercial and sport-fishing catch.

Example

"We spent the evening fishing by the estuary in hopes of catching a massive mulloway."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In Australian English, 'mulloway' has become the preferred standard and commercial name, replacing the historically common but potentially culturally sensitive term 'jewfish'.

• Nearby Words

mullet
mulligan
mullion
mulloway
multan
multi
multiage

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Aboriginal Australian language Dharug, originally recorded as 'malaway', referring to this large coastal species.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mulloway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mulloway
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