Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈskɒmbɹɔɪd/
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ˈskɒmbɹɔɪd
Adjective
Pertaining to mackerel.
Usage- not-comparable
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Noun
Any fish of the family Scombridae, of which the mackerel (Scomber) is the type.
Usage- Countable
A form of food poisoning caused by spoiled fish.
Usage- Uncountable
Noun
important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters
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