crevalle

[ kruh-val-ee, -val-uh ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) cre·val·le, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) cre·val·les.

1. any of several marine fishes of the jack family, Carangidae.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crevalle¹

1895–1900, Americanism; obscurely akin to cavalla

Example Sentences

The school of Crevalle jacks can be seen gracefully swimming near the surface of the Intracoastal Waterway as their metallic scales contrast with the turquoise waters Juno Beach is famous for.

From Fox News

The 47-year-old restaurant owner from Jupiter, Florida, shared an extended video of the Crevalle jacks to his Facebook page, Paul Dabill Photography, where he shares many of his wondrous marine sightings throughout Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Fox News

In an email sent to Fox News, Dabill said he found the heart-shaped Crevalle jack school to be beautiful.

From Fox News

Jack crevalle are good on live mullet.

From Washington Times

Jack crevalle are good on live mullet.

From Washington Times