Definition of cobia
: a large bony fish (Rachycentron canadum of the family Rachycentridae) of warm seas that is a food and sport fish
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Eligible species are kingfish, dolphin, tuna, cobia and wahoo.
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Origin and Etymology of cobia
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1873
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See words that rhyme with cobia Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cobia
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