\Ser*ra"noid\, n. [NL. Serranus, a typical genus (fr.
L. serra a saw) + -oid.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any fish of the family {Serranid[ae]}, which includes the
striped bass, the black sea bass, and many other food fishes.
-- a. (Zo["o]l.) Of or pertaining to the {Serranid[ae]}.