noun
grouper
GROO-puh
Grouper (noun) means a large, heavy-bodied fish found in warm seas, popular both as a game fish and as food. Example: “The chef grilled a fresh grouper caught that morning.”
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A large, heavy-bodied fish found in warm seas, popular both as a game fish and as food.
"The chef grilled a fresh grouper caught that morning."
How to use grouper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big, meaty fish common in warm ocean waters.
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Etymology
From Portuguese garoupa, the name for this fish.
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What does “grouper” mean?
The word “grouper” means a large, heavy-bodied fish found in warm seas, popular both as a game fish and as food. In plain terms, a big, meaty fish common in warm ocean waters.
How do you pronounce “grouper”?
“Grouper” is pronounced GROO-puh (/ˈɡɹuːpə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “grouper” in a sentence?
Here is “grouper” used in a sentence: “The chef grilled a fresh grouper caught that morning.”
What part of speech is “grouper”?
“Grouper” is a noun.
Where does the word “grouper” come from?
The word “grouper” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese garoupa, the name for this fish.
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