scomber

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scomber(n = noun.animal) genus scomber - type genus of the Scombridae; Array

is a kind of fish genus

is a member of family scombridae, scombridae

scomber, n. [L., a mackerel, Gr. sko`mbros.].

A genus of acanthopterygious fishes which includes the common mackerel. [1913 Webster]

scomber, n. any marine fish of the family Scombridae, including mackerels, tunas, and bonitos.

Derivative

scombrid n. scombroid adj. & n.

Etymology

L f. Gk skombros

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