Tarpum \Tar"pum\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A very large marine fish (Megapolis Atlanticus) of the
Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes
six or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The
scales are a staple article of trade, and are used in
fancywork. Called also tarpon, sabalo, savanilla,
silverfish, and jewfish.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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