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noun bar·ra·mun·di \ ˌber-ə-ˈmən-dē , ˌba-rə- \

Definition of barramundi

plural barramundi also barramundis

:a catadromous bony fish (Lates calcarifer of the family Centropomidae) with a greenish-bronze back and silvery sides that is found from the Persian Gulf to southern China and Australia and is valued as a sport and food fish

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Animals found on Ubirr's walls include barramundi (Asian sea bass), catfish, mullet, goannas (Australian monitor lizard), long-necked turtles, pig-nosed turtles, rock ringtail possums and wallabies.

— Smithsonian, "Learn more about Aboriginal Rock Art in the Northern Territory.," 7 Apr. 2017
The farm already is shipping barramundi, a hearty species suited well to aquaculture, to seafood markets, restaurants and food distributors.

— paul page, WSJ, "Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ," 9 Jan. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of barramundi

perhaps from an Australian aboriginal language of Queensland

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