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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Trachurus, genus Trachurusnoun

    the scads (particularly horse mackerels)

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  1. Trachurus

    Jack mackerels or saurels are marine fish in the genus Trachurus of the family Carangidae. The name of the genus derives from the Greek words trachys ("rough") and oura ("tail"). Some species, such as T. murphyi, are harvested in purse seine nets, and overfishing (harvesting beyond sustainable levels) has sometimes occurred.It is often used in Japanese cuisine, where it is called aji, in Turkish cuisine, where it is called istavrit, and in Portuguese Cuisine, where it is called carapau.

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  1. trachurus

    Trachurus is a genus of carangid fishes inclusive of various species referred to as horse mackerel or jack mackerel. They are typically found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. These species are known for their elongated bodies, hard scales and a row of small spiny finlets following the lateral line on its back. They are commonly consumed by humans, and commercial fishing for these species is a key industry in many regions.

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  1. Trachurus

    Jack mackerels are marine fishes in the Trachurus genus of the Carangidae family. The type species of the genus is the Atlantic horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus. The name of the genus is derived from the Greek word trachys, meaning "rough", and the Greek word oura, meaning "tail". Some species, such as the Inca, are harvested in seine nets, and in some cases overfishing occurs. It is often used in Japanese cuisine, where it is called aji.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Trachurus

    trā-kū′rus, n. a genus of carangoid fishes, the saurels. [Gr. trachys, rough, oura, tail.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trachurus in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trachurus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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