/keuh ran"jid/ , n.
1. any of numerous fishes of the family Carangidae, comprising the jacks, scads, pompanos, and cavallas.
adj.
2. belonging or pertaining to the family Carangidae.
[ 1885-90; Carangidae, equiv. to Carang- (s. of Caranx a genus; see CARANGOID) + -idae -ID 2 ]