noun
- Plural of muttonfish; any of various marine fishes, especially snappers and groupers, valued as food.
Usage: chiefly used in plural form; common in tropical and subtropical waters
Examples
- The fishermen caught several muttonfishes in the reef.
- Muttonfishes are popular in Caribbean cuisine.
- Local markets sell fresh muttonfishes daily.
- The restaurant specializes in grilled muttonfishes.
- Divers spotted a school of muttonfishes near the coral.