trevally

[ truh-val-ee ]

noun

, plural tre·val·lies.

1. any of several popular Australian food fish of the genus Caranx, especially Caranx georgianus.

trevally

/ trɪˈvælɪ /

noun

1. any of various marine food and game fishes of the genus Caranx : family Carangidae Also calledNZaraara

Word History and Origins

Origin of trevally¹

Origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of trevally¹

C19: probably alteration of cavally ; see cavalla