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Chinamanfish

(AU) A type of snapper native to the western Pacific, , which is a commercial food fish in some areas, but ciguatoxic in others.

ˌt͡ʃaɪnəmˈfɪnɪs29 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(AU) A type of snapper native to the western Pacific, , which is a commercial food fish in some areas, but ciguatoxic in others.

Origin: Chinaman + fish: the fish is relatively harmless in Chinese waters, but frequently toxic in Australia. Perhaps Chinese immigrants were noted for eating it when other Australians wouldn't. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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