noun
- Plural of cobia; large, fast-swimming marine fish found in warm and tropical waters, valued as food and game fish.
Usage: Cobia is the singular form; cobias is the standard plural.; Also called black kingfish or sergeant fish in some regions.
Examples
- The fishermen caught three large cobias off the coast.
- Cobias are known for their strength and speed in the water.
- Many restaurants feature cobias on their seafood menus.
- The cobias migrated northward as the water temperature rose.
- Sport fishermen compete to land the biggest cobias each season.