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galjoen S. Afr.|xaˈljuːn|
[Afrikaans, = Du. galjoen galleon.]
The sea-fish Coracinus capensis (family Coracinidæ); also any of several related fish of the family Coracinidæ.
[1853L. Pappe Edible Fishes Cape of Good Hope 23 Dipterodon Capensis..(Galjoenvisch, Galleon-fish.)... This fish, more plentiful in the Western Division of the Colony, is highly esteemed as food.] 1900Trans. S. Afr. Philos. Soc. XI. 221 The Galjoen also can readily be supposed to have derived its name from its resemblance in shape to the high built three-decker..called..by the Dutch ‘Galjoen’ or ‘Galleon’. 1949L. G. Green In Land of Afternoon (1950) xviii. 226 In fine weather many a galjoen is landed on those rocks. 1971Cape Times 20 Aug. 22/3 One angler..took nine galjoen. |