Any of various perciform fishes of the genus Lethrinus or family Lethrinidae, found around tropical coasts and reefs mainly in the Indo-Pacific region.
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of emperor bream in US English:
emperor bream
noun
Australian
Any of various perciform fishes of the genus Lethrinus or family Lethrinidae, found around tropical coasts and reefs mainly in the Indo-Pacific region.