scombroid meaning

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scombroid (noun): important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters.

Definition of scombroid

  1. important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters

    Synonyms: scombroid fish

    Type of: percoid fish

    Kinds: mackerel, tuna, bonito, skipjack, swordfish, sailfish, billfish, louvar, squaretail

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in ID · 9-letter words

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