porgy
Porgy (noun) means any of several sea bream fish of the family Sparidae, commonly eaten as food. Example: “The fishmonger had fresh porgy on ice.”
How to use porgy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common edible sea bream fish.
Word forms
porgies plural
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The fishmonger had fresh _____ on ice.
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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