Atule

/əˈtjuːl/ noun

Definition

A type of fish, likely a regional or scientific term for a specific fish species found in warm waters.

Etymology

The etymology is uncertain; may derive from a regional or indigenous language of the Pacific or tropical regions. Could relate to Hawaiian or other Polynesian fish names.

Kelly Says

Fish names are wonderfully diverse and often come from indigenous languages—'atule' reminds us that colonized regions had their own detailed taxonomies before European naming systems arrived.

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