porgy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States
  2. noun important deep-bodied food and sport fish of warm and tropical coastal waters; found worldwide

Etymology

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.

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