(moy; Hawaiian) Threadfish, a delicately flavored, light-fleshed fish Once the focus of sophisticated Hawaiian aquaculture in the form of shoreline fishponds; originally reserved only for royalty to eat Now being grown in aquaculture operations again
Thread fin fish found in very rough waters around reefs and rocky shores Moi was a fish prized and reserved for the consumption by ali`i and even today one feels like royalty to be fortunate enough to catch or be served this delicious fish