Meaning of the word yellowtail in English

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yellowtail

US /ˈjel.oʊ.teɪl/
UK /ˈjel.əʊ.teɪl/
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Noun

a large, fast-swimming marine fish (Seriola lalandi) of the jack family, found in warm temperate waters, valued as a food fish and for sport fishing

Example:
We caught a magnificent yellowtail on our fishing trip.
Yellowtail is often served as sashimi in Japanese cuisine.