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carangid

[ kuh-ran-jid ]

noun

  1. any of numerous fishes of the family Carangidae, comprising the jacks, scads, pompanos, and cavallas.


adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the family Carangidae.

carangid

/ -ˈræŋɡɪd; kəˈræŋɡɔɪd; kəˈrændʒɪd /

noun

  1. any marine percoid fish of the family Carangidae, having a compressed body and deeply forked tail. The group includes the jacks, horse mackerel, pompano, and pilot fish
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Carangidae
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of carangid1

1885–90; < New Latin Carangidae, equivalent to Carang- (stem of Caranx a genus; carangoid ) + -idae -id 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of carangid1

C19: from New Latin Carangidae, from Caranx type genus, from French carangue shad, from Spanish caranga, of obscure origin
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Example Sentences

Atlantic spotted dolphins feed primarily on squid but may also take carangid fishes, small eels, herring, or anchovies.

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