escolar

 
Pronunciation: /ˌɛskəˈlɑː/

noun

  • a large, elongated predatory fish occurring in tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world. Also called snake mackerel.
    • Family Gempylidae: several genera and species

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Spanish, literally 'scholar', so named because the ringed markings around the eyes resemble spectacles