Barramundis

/ˌbærəˈmʌndiz/ noun

Definition

Standard plural form of barramundi; multiple large saltwater and freshwater fish from Australia and Southeast Asia.

Etymology

English plural of barramundi formed with standard -s/-is ending. Represents the conventional modern pluralization of the Aboriginal-origin word.

Kelly Says

In Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, these same fish are called 'bawal' or 'sidat,' showing how the same animal gets totally different names across colonial and language boundaries.

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