roughy

noun

ˈrəfē

plural -es

1

: a small but highly esteemed Australian marine percoid food fish (Arripis georgianus)

called also Tommy rough

2

: a small reddish brown Australian slime head (Trachichthys australis)

Word History

Etymology

probably from rough entry 1 + -y

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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