trevally

[ truh-val-ee ]

noun

, plural tre·val·lies.

1. any of several popular Australian food fish of the genus Caranx, especially Caranx georgianus.

trevally

/ trɪˈvælɪ /

noun

1. any of various marine food and game fishes of the genus Caranx : family Carangidae Also calledNZaraara

Word History and Origins

Origin of trevally¹

Origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of trevally¹

C19: probably alteration of cavally ; see cavalla

Example Sentences

Fish vary in their omega-3 levels and generally the fishier they taste the more omega-3 fats they have — such as tuna, salmon, deep sea perch, trevally, mackeral and snook.

From Salon

Sealife such as sergeant majors, giant trevally, and monk seals were abundant, swimming around the cage, keeping an eye on me.

From National Geographic

The institute is also breeding another local fish, the silver trevally, aiming for a strain that will reproduce in captivity without hormone implants.

From Science Magazine

She recently spent a week on Alphonse working on a study of a fish species called the Giant Trevally, or GT.

From Seattle Times

He is also a born broadcaster, his velvety voice propelling footage of tool-using tusk fish and giant trevally fish that catch birds in midair.

From Washington Post