seriola
|se-ri-o-la|
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/sɪˈriːələ/
a type of fish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seriola' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'seriola', where 'serius' meant 'serious' and '-ola' is a diminutive suffix.
Historical Evolution
'seriola' changed from the Latin word 'seriola' and eventually became the modern English word 'seriola'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a small or lesser serious thing, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a genus of fish.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of fish in the family Carangidae, commonly known as amberjacks.
The seriola is often found in warm ocean waters.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 11:33