yellowtail snapper

/ˈjɛloʊˌteɪl ˌsnæpər/
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Definitions of yellowtail snapper
  1. noun
    superior food fish of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean with broad yellow stripe along the sides and on the tail
    synonyms: Ocyurus chrysurus, yellowtail
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    type of:
    snapper
    any of several large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fishes of the family Lutjanidae of mainly tropical coastal waters
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