trevally

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Etymology[edit]

Perhaps an alteration of cavally.

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Noun[edit]

trevally (plural trevallies)

  1. Any of certain fishes of the family Carangidae, especially of the genera Caranx and Pseudocaranx. [from 19th c.]
  2. (now rare) A trevalla (family Centrolophidae).

Usage notes[edit]

  • Now usually distinguished from trevalla.

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