Noun: basa
- A southeast Asian freshwater fish, one of various species of shark catfish of genus Pangasius; farmed for food and widely exported, with white flaky flesh when cooked
"basa has become a popular affordable alternative to cod in fish and chips shops"; "basa fish has become a popular affordable alternative to cod in fish and chips shops";
- river cobbler [UK], Vietnamese river cobbler [UK], swai, basa fish, Pangasius
- A southeast Asian freshwater fish, a species of shark catfish of genus Pangasius
"Basa fillets are often marketed as a budget-friendly white fish option"; "basa fish fillets are often marketed as a budget-friendly white fish option";
- basa fish, Pangasius bocourti, bocourti
Type of: family Pangasiidae, Pangasiidae, shark catfish
Encyclopedia: Basa, Sudan