What is another word for opah?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒpə] (IPA) 
Opah is a Hawaiian fish species, also known as moonfish, kingfish, or sunfish. It has distinctive round-shaped bodies and bright orange or red flesh that is rich in flavor and texture. Other synonyms for opah include the following:
- Lampris guttatus, the scientific name for the fish
- Pacific moonfish, common in the Pacific Ocean
- Jerusalem haddock, originated from a mistranslation of the name in New Zealand
- Empereur, a French term that means emperor
- Cravo, a Portuguese term that means nail due to its round shape
Regardless of what you call it, opah is a delicious and unique fish with a growing popularity in cuisine worldwide.
