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scombroid

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Scombroid (noun) means a fish belonging to the mackerel family.

noun

1

A fish belonging to the mackerel family.

2

A form of food poisoning caused by spoiled fish.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from Ancient Greek σκόμβρος (skómbros, "tuna, mackerel") and -oid.

Rhymes for scombroid

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What is the meaning of scombroid?

"scombroid" (noun) means a fish belonging to the mackerel family.

What are the different meanings of scombroid?

"scombroid" has 2 main meanings: 1. A fish belonging to the mackerel family; 2. A form of food poisoning caused by spoiled fish.

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