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Sciaena
noun
Sci·ae·na
\sīˈēnə\
Definition of Sciaena
: the type genus of Sciaenidae comprising somewhat elongated marine fishes with a conical head, terminal or subterminal mouth, and no barbels and including numerous croakers some of which are favored as food or sport fishes — see black croaker maigre mulloway
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Origin and Etymology of sciaena
New Latin, from Latin, a fish, from Greek skiaina, a fish, probably the maigre
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