\Tri"ple-tail`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
An edible fish ({Lobotes Surinamensis}) found in the warmer
parts of all the oceans, and common on the southern and
middle coasts of the United States. When living it is silvery
gray, and becomes brown or blackish when dead. Its dorsal and
anal fins are long, and extend back on each side of the tail.
It has large silvery scales which are used in the manufacture
of fancy work. Called also, locally, {black perch},
{grouper}, and {flasher}.