araara
From Maori, referring to the trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex), a fast, silver-sided ocean fish prized by Maori and recreational anglers alike.
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From Maori, referring to the trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex), a fast, silver-sided ocean fish prized by Maori and recreational anglers alike. Araara hunt in schools close to rocky headlands and are known for hard fights on light tackle.
He hooked three araara off the rocks before breakfast and we had them pan-fried by morning tea.
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(NZ) trevally, a kind of fish.
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