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cobia

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈkoʊ.bi.ə//

KK: /ˈkoʊ.bi.ə/

noun
Definition

A large fish found in warm tropical and subtropical waters, known for being both a food source and a sport fish.


Example

The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh cobia from the local market.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried cooking cobia?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What does it taste like?
Sloth A
It's really delicious and has a nice, mild flavor.
Sloth B
I should definitely give cobia a try sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fish
gamefish
sergeant
Antonyms
Root Explanation

The word 'cobia' comes from the Spanish word 'cobia', which is derived from the Latin 'cobius', meaning a type of fish. It refers specifically to a species of fish known for its elongated body and is commonly found in warm waters.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word 'cobia' that directly names this type of fish, helping you remember that 'cobia' refers to a specific fish species.

Visually Confused Words
gobia
cooba
cobra
caoba
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