dorab

noun

do·​rab
ˈdōrˌab,
dəˈrab
plural -s
: the common wolf herring (Chirocentrus dorab) of the tropical Indian and Pacific oceans

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“Dorab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dorab. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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