Savanilla \Sav`a*nil"la\, n. (Zool.) The tarpum. [Local, U.S.] [1913 Webster]
Tarpum \Tar"pum\, n. (Zool.) A very large marine fish ({Megapolis Atlanticus}) of the Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes six or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The scales are a staple article of trade, and are used in fancywork. Called also {tarpon}, {sabalo}, {savanilla}, {silverfish}, and {jewfish}. [1913 Webster]