scombroid | (n) 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, Syn. scombroid fish |
scombroidea | (n) mackerels; tunas; albacores; bonitos; swordfishes; sailfishes, Syn. suborder Scombroidea |
Scombroid | a. [ Scomber + -oid. ] (Zool.) Like or pertaining to the Mackerel family. -- |