roughy

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Definition of roughy in English English dictionary

Any of several marine fish, of the genus Trachichthys, that have rough and spiny scales

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orange roughy

A bright orange fish that lives in the deep sea near Australia and New Zealand Orange roughy grow very slowly—the orange roughy sold for people to eat may be 50 to 80 years old

orange roughy

Ocean perch-like fish from New Zealand Often substituted for cod Can be used in any recipe calling for white-fleshed fish

orange roughy

Deep water fish Pacific Ocean and New Zealand’s finest eating fish Flesh pearly white Delicate shellfish like taste Very mild and sweet