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kingklip

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king·​klip | \ ˈkiŋˌklip \
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Definition of kingklip

: a mottled cusk eel of southern Africa (Genypterus capensis) that attains a length of five feet and is highly esteemed as food kingklip liver is of a delicacy and flavor unsurpassed by even chicken liver— J. L. B. Smith

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History and Etymology for kingklip

short for kingklipfish, from king + klipfish; translation of Afrikaans koningklipvis

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“Kingklip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kingklip. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.

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