Synonyms for muttonfish
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any of several Atlantic and Caribbean fishes which are said to taste of mutton, especially a mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis), an ocean pout (Macrozoarces americanus), or an Irish pompano (Diapterus auratus).
Forms
- Plural
- muttonfishes
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| muttonfish | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.