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crevalle

American  
[kruh-val-ee, -val-uh] / krəˈvæl i, -ˈvæl ə /

noun

PLURAL

crevalle

PLURAL

crevalles
  1. any of several marine fishes of the jack family, Carangidae.


Etymology

Origin of crevalle

1895–1900, obscurely akin to cavalla

Example Sentences

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The school of Crevalle jacks can be seen gracefully swimming near the surface of the Intracoastal Waterway as their metallic scales contrast with the turquoise waters Juno Beach is famous for.

From Fox News

The 47-year-old restaurant owner from Jupiter, Florida, shared an extended video of the Crevalle jacks to his Facebook page, Paul Dabill Photography, where he shares many of his wondrous marine sightings throughout Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Fox News

In an email sent to Fox News, Dabill said he found the heart-shaped Crevalle jack school to be beautiful.

From Fox News

Limits of trout, redfish, Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle, and almost every inshore fish is feeding in the green water when the winds are light.

From Washington Times

Jack crevalle are good on live mullet.

From Washington Times