Scombroid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskɒmbɹɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Scombroid is an adjective meaning Pertaining to mackerel.
Meaning
Pertaining to mackerel.
More Meanings
- (countable) Any fish of the family Scombridae, of which the mackerel (Scomber) is the type.
- (uncountable) A form of food poisoning caused by spoiled fish.
Example Sentences
‘Here then,’ the kindly scombroid face scanning Eventyr, quick as a fire-control dish antenna and even less mercy […]
Word Forms
- scombroids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scomberoid, scombral, scombrid, percesocine, sparoid, carangoid.
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