greenbone

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From green +‎ bone, because the bones are green when boiled.

Noun

greenbone (plural greenbones)

  1. Any garfish (Belone or Strongylosura).
  2. The European eelpout.
  3. (New Zealand) A common food fish, Odax pullus.
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