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Definition of cobia

cobia

/ˈkoʊbiə/
co · bi · a
Plural:cobias
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cobia Lexical Profile

cobia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, migratory marine fish (Rachycentron canadum) found globally in warm-temperate to tropical waters, characterized by a dark brown body with lateral stripes and highly valued as both a game and food fish.

Example

"The angler cast a heavy jig near the offshore buoy, hoping to hook a massive cobia swimming near the surface."

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• Rhymes for cobia

• Nearby Words

cobblers
cobblestone
cobblestoned
cobia
cobra
cobweb
cobwebbed

Word Origin & Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Spanish word 'cobio' or from a Native American language. First recorded in English in the late 19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cobia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cobia
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