Barramundas

/ˌbærəˈmʌndəz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of barramunda; multiple large Australian freshwater fish valued both as food and by sport fishermen.

Etymology

English plural of barramunda, from the same Aboriginal language origins. The plural form is used when referring to multiple individuals of the species.

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Aboriginal fishers knew something science confirmed only recently: barramundas migrate between freshwater and saltwater, a rare trait that makes them ecological superstars.

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