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porgy

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Noun — Any of several sea bream fish of the family Sparidae, commonly eaten as food.

Etymology

From Portuguese or Spanish pargo, ultimately from Greek phagros ("sea bream").

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What does “porgy” mean?

The word “porgy” means any of several sea bream fish of the family Sparidae, commonly eaten as food. In plain terms, a common edible sea bream fish.

How do you pronounce “porgy”?

“Porgy” is pronounced PAW-gee (/ˈpɔːɡi/ in IPA).

How do you use “porgy” in a sentence?

Here is “porgy” used in a sentence: “The fishmonger had fresh porgy on ice.”

What part of speech is “porgy”?

“Porgy” is a noun.

Where does the word “porgy” come from?

The word “porgy” comes from Spanish. From Portuguese or Spanish pargo, ultimately from Greek phagros ("sea bream").

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