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jack fish
[Car.; cf. Sra. djakki idem DJE] n. Usually shortened to jack. a common food fish, Caranx hippos: 1782 grupers, jacks (Bruce 46). 1905 Caranx crysos ... Jack ... "Crévalle", "runner", "jurel", and "yellow mackerel" are other names applied to this fish (Shattuck 302). = SCAVILLION JACK (Gen.)
Tags: animal, fish, food, noun
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Author: Holm and Shilling, DBE, 1982
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Comment of Bianca Black:
I am definitely not familiar with the term "jack fish" but after reading the definition I have an understanding of what it looks like. I interviewed a 47 year old lady who was born and raised in Andros. I asked her if she was familiar with the term jack fish and how would she use it. She replied back and said oh, a jack fish is a tasty fish, that has hardly any bone or scales. It's a sweet fish that takes season very well and fast.
Added at: 2013-09-19 05:37