megapolis atlanticus

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megapolis atlanticus - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Tarpum \Tar"pum\, n. (Zool.)
     A very large marine fish (Megapolis Atlanticus) of the
     Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes
     six or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The
     scales are a staple article of trade, and are used in
     fancywork. Called also tarpon, sabalo, savanilla,
     silverfish, and jewfish.
     [1913 Webster]