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Definition of Yellowtail

1. Noun. Superior food fish of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean with broad yellow stripe along the sides and on the tail.

2. Noun. Game fish of southern California and Mexico having a yellow tail fin.

Definition of Yellowtail

1. n. Any one of several species of marine carangoid fishes of the genus Seriola; especially, the large California species (S. dorsalis) which sometimes weighs thirty or forty pounds, and is highly esteemed as a food fish; -- called also cavasina, and white salmon.

2. n. Any one of several species of marine carangoid fishes of the genus Seriola; especially, the large California species (S. dorsalis) which sometimes weighs thirty or forty pounds, and is highly esteemed as a food fish; -- called also cavasina, and white salmon.

Definition of Yellowtail

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Medical Definition of Yellowtail

1. Any one of several species of marine carangoid fishes of the genus Seriola; especially, the large California species (S. Dorsalis) which sometimes weighs thirty or forty pounds, and is highly esteemed as a food fish. Synonym: cavasina, and white salmon. The mademoiselle, or silver perch. The menhaden. The runner. A California rockfish (Sebastodes flavidus). The sailor's choice (Diplodus rhomboides). Several other fishes are also locally called yellowtail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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