kingfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several food fishes of the genus from the Atlantic; kingcroaker
  • Other Atlantic fish
  • Any of several similar fishes of the Pacific.
  • Caranx
  • The cobia, Rachycentron canadum, of warm waters globally.

Etymology

Affix from English king + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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