What does kingfish mean?
Kingfish means Any of several food fishes of the genus Menticirrhus from the Atlantic; kingcroakers..
Kingfish
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Any of several food fishes of the genus Menticirrhus from the Atlantic; kingcroakers..
Definitions by Sense
- Any of several food fishes of the genus Menticirrhus from the Atlantic; kingcroakers.
- Other Atlantic fish
- Any of several similar fishes of the Pacific.
- Fish of genus Caranx
- Cobia (Rachycentron canadum), of warm waters globally.
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Synonyms for kingfish
Antonyms for kingfish
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Word Forms
- kingfishes
- kingfish
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for kingfish?
Common synonyms include cero, white croaker, chenfish, scomberomorus regalis.
What is the opposite of kingfish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use kingfish in a sentence?
Use kingfish where its definition matches the intended context.
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