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kingfish

/ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa vários peixes marinhos de águas quentes, como os do gênero Scomberomorus e Seriola, valorizados como alimento e pesca esportiva no Atlântico ocidental, no Pacífico americano e nas águas da Austrália e Nova Zelândia.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ/

A noun referring to any of several types of fish, often valued as food or game, found in warm Atlantic waters off North America, the Pacific coast of the US, and in Australian and New Zealand waters.

  • 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa vários peixes marinhos de águas quentes, como os do gênero Scomberomorus e Seriola, valorizados como alimento e pesca esportiva no Atlântico ocidental, no Pacífico americano e nas águas da Austrália e Nova Zelândia.
  1. Atlantic kingfish B2 formal american

    A lean-fleshed fish caught off the Atlantic coast of the United States, valued as food.

    • The restaurant served grilled kingfish with lemon butter.
    • Fishermen caught several kingfish off the coast of New Jersey.
    • Kingfish is a popular choice for fish tacos in coastal towns.

    🇵🇹Peixe-rei

  2. Mackerel kingfish B2 formal american

    A large edible mackerel found in temperate waters of the United States Atlantic coast.

    • The kingfish mackerel is known for its rich flavor.
    • Anglers prize the kingfish for its fighting ability.
    • This species of kingfish can grow up to 5 feet in length.

    🇵🇹cavala-real

    Sinônimos: cavalla

  3. California kingfish B2 formal american

    A small silvery marine food fish found off the coast of California.

    • California kingfish are often caught near the shore.
    • The local market sells fresh California kingfish daily.
    • This small kingfish is a staple in West Coast cuisine.

    🇵🇹peixe-rei da Califórnia

  4. Drum family kingfish B2 formal american

    Any of several food and game fishes of the drum family, native to warm Atlantic waters of the North American coast.

    • The drum family kingfish is known for its distinctive croaking sound.
    • These kingfish are popular among sport fishermen.
    • Kingfish from the drum family are often found in shallow coastal waters.

    🇵🇹Peixe-rei da família dos cienídeos

  5. Australasian kingfish B2 formal australian

    A large game fish found in the waters of Australia and New Zealand, highly sought after by anglers.

    • The Australasian kingfish is a prized catch in New Zealand.
    • Anglers travel to Australia to fish for kingfish.
    • This kingfish species can weigh over 50 kilograms.

    🇵🇹peixe-rei-australasiano

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