01 n. A large voracious fish (Pomatomus saitatrix), of the family Carangidæ, valued as a food fish, and widely distributed on the American coast.…
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A large voracious fish (Pomatomus saitatrix), of the family Carangidæ, valued as a food fish, and widely distributed on the American coast. On the New Jersey and Rhode Island coast it is called the horse mackerel, in Virginia saltwater tailor, or skipjack.(Zool.) Also: horse mackerel, saltwater tailor, skipjack
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A West Indian fish (Platyglossus radiatus), of the family Labridæ.