pejerrey

/peh.ˈheɾeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A species of fish, particularly the pejerrey fish of the family Anablepidae, native to the Americas.

“The local fishermen caught a large pejerrey in the river yesterday.”

2. noun

In some South American countries, a colloquial term for an anablepidae fish, especially the black pejerrey.

“The chef at the restaurant recommended the grilled pejerrey with a side of rice.”

Synonyms

  • anablepidae
  • fish

Antonyms

  • land animal
  • sea creature