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cavally

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˈvæli/

KK: /kəˈvæli/

noun
Definition

A type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, known for its strong body and often referred to as horse crevalle.


Example

The fisherman caught a large cavally during his trip to the ocean.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried fishing for cavally?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard they're quite a catch.
Sloth A
They're really fun to fish for, especially in the summer.
Sloth B
Maybe we should plan a trip and go for some cavally together!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fish
tuna
mackerel
Antonyms
mammal
reptile
amphibian
Root Explanation

The word 'cavally' originates from the Spanish word 'cavalla', meaning a type of fish, specifically the horse mackerel. It refers to a fish commonly found in warm waters, often used in culinary contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word 'cavalla' for a type of fish, which helps you remember that 'cavally' refers to a specific fish.

Visually Confused Words
navally
travally
coevally
causally
caudally
casually
carnally
caecally
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