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Maori wrasse (plural Maori wrasses)

  1. The Humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus).
    • 2008, Monte Dwyer, Red In The Centre: The Australian Bush Through Urban Eyes, Monyer Pty Ltd, page 57:
      They've been feeding a couple of Maori wrasse so they come up onto the platform and swim through the legs of the delighted tourists.