amberjack


am·ber·jack

noun \ˈam-bər-ˌjak\

Definition of AMBERJACK

: any of several carangid fishes (genus Seriola); especially : a large vigorous sport fish (S. dumerili) of the western Atlantic

Origin of AMBERJACK

from its color
First Known Use: 1873

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