amberjack

noun

am·​ber·​jack ˈam-bər-ˌjak How to pronounce amberjack (audio)
: any of several carangid fishes (genus Seriola)
especially : a large vigorous sport fish (S. dumerili) of the western Atlantic

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Chef Victor Munoz is crafting a menu fusing local flavors with international preparations such as Dry Aged Rohan Duck with sweet potato, lavender, hibiscus and red rosebud jus and Tom Kha crudo with amberjack, wasabi and Miami fruit finger lime. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024 These include purple potato with pata negra gnocchi, tuna tataki and amberjack ceviche. Andrea Onate, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 Here, his inventive plates include the likes of tzatziki stracciatella, melon and Iberian pork ham; Azorean amberjack with carrot and orange aguachile; and eggplant with honey, labneh and chimichurri. Ann Abel, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amberjack 

Word History

Etymology

from its color

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amberjack was in 1873

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“Amberjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amberjack. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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