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porgy

UK/ˈpɔːɡi/ US/ˈpɔrɡi/ uncommon

noun

1.

lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From Portuguese or Spanish pargo, from Latin phagrum, accusative of phager, from Ancient Greek φάγρος (phágros, “sea bream”). The similarity of porgy to paugie, especially in non-rhotic accents, may have reinforced both terms.

Phrases

  • black porgy
  • Borrigueta porgy
  • Campeche porgy
  • flathead porgy
  • Galapagos porgy
  • goat's head porgy
  • grass porgy
  • Japanese black porgy

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