bamvoosie, noun

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AfrikaansShow more Formed on Afrikaans bamboesvis + -ie.
The strepie, Sarpa salpa.
1971 E. Prov. Herald 15 July 16The Eastern Cape bamvoosie (derived from Bamboo fish) is known in Natal as the Karanteen and in other parts as the streepie.
The strepie, Sarpa salpa.
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