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ˈtɑr pəntar·pon
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Princeton's WordNet
tarpon, Tarpon atlanticusnoun
large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida
Wiktionary
tarponnoun
Any of several fishes of the family Elopidae or Megalopidae, especially a large silvery game fish.
Wikipedia
Tarpon
Tarpons are fish of the genus Megalops. They are the only members of the family Megalopidae. Of the two species, one (M. atlanticus) is native to the Atlantic, and the other (M. cyprinoides) to the Indo-Pacific Oceans.
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tarpon
A tarpon is a large, tropical fish, usually found in the Atlantic Ocean, known for their bright silver scales and their ability to gulp air at the surface. They can reach sizes up to 8 feet and can weigh between 60 and 280 pounds. They are a popular species among sport fishers due to their size and strength.
Webster Dictionary
Tarponnoun
same as Tarpum
Wikidata
Tarpon
Tarpons are large fish of the genus Megalops; one species is native to the Atlantic, and the other to the Indo-Pacific Oceans. They are the only members of the family Megalopidae.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Tarpon
tär′pon, Tarpum, tär′pum, n. a food-fish of America, of the herring family, common in the warmer Atlantic waters, and six feet long.—Also Jew-fish. [Amer. Ind.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tarpon in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tarpon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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