trevally

noun

tre·​val·​ly trə-ˈva-lē How to pronounce trevally (audio)
plural trevallies also trevallys
: any of various carangid fishes (especially genus Caranx)

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trevally was in 1871

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Cite this Entry

“Trevally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trevally. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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