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Definition: Tarpum
Tarpum
\Tar"pum\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
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.
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