noun
scombroid
Scombroid (noun) means any fish of the family Scombridae, of which the mackerel (Scomber) is the type.
noun
1
Any fish of the family Scombridae, of which the mackerel (Scomber) is the type.
2
A form of food poisoning caused by spoiled fish.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek σκόμβρος (skómbros, “tuna, mackerel”) + -oid.
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What is the meaning of scombroid?
"scombroid" (noun) means any fish of the family Scombridae, of which the mackerel (Scomber) is the type.
What are the different meanings of scombroid?
"scombroid" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any fish of the family Scombridae, of which the mackerel (Scomber) is the type; 2. A form of food poisoning caused by spoiled fish.