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Terms in Maltese 31-38 of 38

skalm

[Maltese]

Lizard fish, so named because of the shape of its head. It adds good flavour to soups.

skorfna talghajn

[Maltese]

Bluemouth. A type of rascasse from deep North American waters and the western Mediterranean. It has a blue flash on the gill covers and enormous eyes. It is an unsightly fish with good flavour and is used in bouillabaisse and other fish soups.

tartarella

[Maltese]

Salema. A prime, bream-like, food fish found in warmer waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific and Indian Ocean.

tonina

[Maltese]

Little tunny. The little tunny is a handsome fish with black scribble patterns on its back. It has a robust, torpedo-shaped body built for powerful swimming and it has no swim bladder. The mouth is large, the lower jaw slightly protruding past the upper jaw. The flesh of the little tuna is darker and stronger tasting than that of the other large tunas. It is marketed fresh, dried, canned, smoked, or frozen. It is often caught on hook and line near reefs.

xilpa

[Maltese]

Salema. A prime, bream-like, food fish found in warmer waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific and Indian Ocean.

xkatlu

[Maltese]

Angel fish, fiddle fish, shark ray, angel shark.

zalza tas-soja

[Maltese]

Soya sauce

zunnarija

[Maltese]

Carrot