–noun, plural (especially collectively) -qui⋅llo, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) -qui⋅llos /-ˈkilyoʊz;Sp.-ˈkilyɔs,-ˈkiyɔs/Show Spelled Pronunciation[-keel-yohz;Sp.-kee-lyaws,-kee-yaws]Show IPA.
any of several game fishes of the genus Caulolatilus, related to the tilefishes.
Origin: < Sp. equiv. to blanc(o) white (see blank) + -illo < L -illus dim. suffix