Why Is King Fish Called King Fish?
kingfish (n.) 1750, a name given to various types of fish deemed exceptionally large or tasty; see king (adj.) + fish (n.) From 1933 as the nickname of U.S. politician Huey Long (1893-1935) of Louisiana. What is the name of king fish? kingfish, any of various fishes, among them certain species of mackerel (q.v.) and … Read more