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carangoid

adjective
ca·​ran·​goid | \kəˈraŋˌgȯid\

Definition of carangoid 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: like or belonging to the Carangidae

carangoid

noun
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plural -s

Definition of carangoid (Entry 2 of 2)

: carangid

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History and Etymology for carangoid

Adjective

probably from New Latin Carang-, Caranx + English -oid

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caranna

caranx

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