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English
Etymology
Perhaps an alteration of cavally.
Pronunciation
Noun
trevally (plural trevallies)
- Any of certain fishes of the family Carangidae, especially of the genera Caranx and Pseudocaranx.
- (now rare) A trevalla (family Centrolophidae).
Usage notes
- Now usually distinguished from trevalla.
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