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n. (Zool.) Any species of the genus Scomber, and of several related genera. They are finely formed and very active oceanic fishes. Most of them are highly prized for food. The common mackerel which inhabits both sides of the North Atlantic, is one of the most important food fishes. It is mottled with green and blue. The Spanish mackerel of the American coast, is covered with bright yellow circular spots.

 - Bull mackerel, Chub mackerel. (Zool.) See under Chub.

 - Frigate mackerel. See under Frigate.

 - Horse mackerel. See under Horse.

 - Mackerel bird ...