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galjoen

noun gal·joen \ galˈyün \

Definition of galjoen

plural -s
: a compressed deep-bodied percoid food and sport fish (Dichistius capensis) common in shallow water and surf along the coasts of southern Africa; also : any of several related fishes —often used with a qualifying term

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Origin and Etymology of galjoen

Afrikaans, galleon, galjoen, from Dutch, galleon, from Middle Dutch galioen, probably from Middle French galion

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