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cero

Syllabification: (ce·ro)
Pronunciation: /ˈsi(ə)rō/
Definition of cero

noun (plural same or ceros)

  • a large fish of the mackerel family, serving as an important food fish in the tropical western Atlantic.
    • Scomberomorus regalis, family Scombridae

Origin:

late 19th century: from Spanish sierra 'saw or sawfish'

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