also: えぼだい
noun
Japanese butterfish; melon seed
A fish, Psenopsis anomala, also known as melon seed. Used as a food fish.
イボダイは干物にすると美味しい。
Japanese butterfish is delicious when dried.
市場で新鮮なイボダイを買った。
I bought fresh Japanese butterfish at the market.
The name likely comes from the fish's shape or texture, but the exact derivation is uncertain.