noun
- Plural of cavalla; large marine fish of the jack family, found in tropical and subtropical waters.
Usage: Also called king mackerel or kingfish in some regions; Commonly used in fishing and culinary contexts
Examples
- The fishermen caught several cavallas off the coast.
- Cavallas are prized for their firm, flavorful meat.
- The restaurant specializes in grilled cavallas.
- Local anglers compete in cavallas fishing tournaments.
- These cavallas weighed over twenty pounds each.