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scombroid

scomb·roid

UK/ˈskɒmbɹɔɪd/ uncommon

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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

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From Ancient Greek σκόμβρος (skómbros, “tuna, mackerel”) + -oid.

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