jewfish

/dʒˈufɪʃ/

jewfish

English Noun

Definition

Any of several fish species, principally groupers and similar-appearing fish

Etymology

For Australian fish such as Argyrosomus species, jewel and fish; see jewie. For New World species, from 17th century Jamaican English and refers to the kosher status of the Atlantic goliath grouper from at least 1697 onwards, likely as a derogatory term despite Jamaican Jews being treated better in the rule of the English than the Spanish rule.