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kahawai
kahawai [ khə wī ] (plural kahawais or kahawai)


noun 
Definition:
 
Australian fish: a large sea fish similar in appearance to a salmon. Native to: Australia, New Zealand.  Latin name Arripis trutta.
[Mid-19th century. < Maori]
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