scombroid

1 9.9

A sea fish like a tuna or mackerel that people eat and catch for sport

noun
/ˈskɒmbrɔɪd/

Specialized

: scombrido

Fish like scombroid such as tuna and mackerel are popular choices for sushi and grilling.
scombroid poisoning

Examples

Many scombroids are caught for sport fishing.
Scombroid poisoning can occur after consuming spoiled scombroid fish.
Some species of scombroid can maintain body temperatures above that of the surrounding water.
The scombroid catch this season included several large tunas and mackerels.
The scombroid family includes popular fish like mackerels.
The scombroid family includes many species that are prized for their flavorful meat.
To avoid scombroid poisoning, it is essential to store these fish at the correct temperatures.

Synonyms

scombroid fish

vsscombroid

Specialized

1 9.8

Large sea fish like tuna or mackerel that can keep part of their body warmer than water

focuses on their value as food and sport rather than physiological traits

Compounds

scombroid fish

Specialized

1 9.8

Large sea fish like tuna or mackerel that can keep part of their body warmer than water

Surface Forms

scombroid singular

scombroids plural

Morphology

scombroid = Scombridae (opaque) = scombr + oid

Formed from the scientific family name root (scombr-) plus the suffix '-oid'; both elements are technical and not meaningful to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Scombroid comes from an old Greek word skombros meaning 'tunny' or 'mackerel', and it names fish in the family Scombridae. So, scombroid fish are the tunas and mackerels people catch and eat.