Aliipoe

/ˌæliːˈpoʊeɪ/ noun

Definition

A Hawaiian fish; another name for a type of local fish species of the Pacific.

Etymology

From Hawaiian alii (chief) combined with possibly poʻe or a related Hawaiian word for fish or creature, creating a compound Hawaiian name for a specific fish.

Kelly Says

Hawaiian fish names are incredibly specific and tell you something about the fish—the 'aliipoe' was named in a way that might indicate it was a valued food fish in Hawaiian culture.

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