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Meaning of Cape Capensis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of various species of fish in the genus Merluccius, especially Merluccius capensis, shallow-water Cape hake and Merluccius paradoxus, deep-water Cape hake.

Examples

“... described multifasciatus (type locality Madagascar) and distinguished it from the common Cape capensis C. and V.”
“Other species, such as Cape Capensis, Orange Roughy, Nile Perch and various types of whiting and seatrout can also be expected to compete directly with tilapia in many markets.”
“We currently import and distribute the following products: Cobia, Tilapia, Channel Catfish, Flounder, Rock Sole, Yellowfin Sole, Grouper, Red Snapper, Cape Capensis, Hoki, Shrimp (HLSO, EZ peel, PUD, P&D), Pollock, Squid/Calamari, Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Wahoo, Swordfish, Swai, Atlantic Salmon, Steelhead Trout, Bangamary, Betterfish”
“Executive Chef Eric Brittin said Lazy Lanigan’s offers signature Irish dishes such as Guinness Beef Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, Fish and Chips made with Cape Capensis fish from South Africa, Lanigan’s Meatloaf and Whiskey Chicken or vegetable Boxty, which is chicken and vegetables with a whiskey cream sauce wrapped in a potato pancake.”
“However, I was stunned at how bad the Cape Capensis fish special was.”
“Caught in the icy cold Benguela current off the coast of Southwestern Africa, Cape Capensis has become a popular substitute for more expensive species like Cod, Haddock, Flounder, Sole, and even Orange Roughy.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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