Definition of saurel

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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sau·rel    (sôrl, sô-rl) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A marine fish of the genus Trachurus, characterized by bony lateral lines, especially T. trachurus of eastern Atlantic waters. Also called horse mackerel .
2. See jack mackerel.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French, from Late Latin saurus, horse mackerel, from Greek sauros, lizard, horse mackerel

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