grouper
/ˈɡruːpə
/(chiefly Australian /NZ also groper)
noun
A large or very large heavy-bodied fish of the sea bass family, with a big head and wide mouth, found in warm seas.
- Family Serranidae: several genera, in particular Epinephelus and Mycteroperca.
- It is another country - on the dive we see angelfish, tarpon, grouper and moray eels.
- Larger fish such as groupers or other sharks have been known to prey on whitetips.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Portuguese garoupa, probably from a local term in South America.