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kingfish
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1.
a. : any of several marine croakers of the family Sciaenidae: as
(1) : a whiting (Menticirrhus saxatilis) of the No. American Atlantic coast
(2) : a small silvery California food fish (Genyonemus lineatus) — called also chenfish
(3) : mulloway
b. : any of various scombroid fishes; especially : cero
c. : any of various marine percoid fishes especially of the family Carangidae (as an amberfish)
2. : an undisputed master in an area or group : cock of the walk
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