scup

A noun referring to a type of fish found in Atlantic coastal waters of North America, esteemed as a panfish, with lean flesh found in both colder northern and warmer southern waters.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine in den Küstengewässern des Nordatlantiks vor Nordamerika lebende Fischart bezeichnet, die als Speisefisch mit magerem Fleisch geschätzt wird und sowohl in kälteren nördlichen als auch in wärmeren südlichen Gewässern vorkommt.

1. Edible fish flesh (northern variety) B2 formal american

   The meat of a fish commonly caught in the colder northern Atlantic waters along the US coast, valued as food.

   • The restaurant served grilled scup with lemon butter sauce.
   • Fishermen often bring in scup for the local markets.
   • Scup is known for its mild, white flesh.

   🇩🇪Scup (Fisch)

   Synonyme: porgy

2. Edible fish flesh (southern variety) B2 formal american

   The lean meat of a fish found in the warmer southern Atlantic waters along the US coast.

   • Southern scup is a popular choice for fish tacos.
   • The lean flesh of scup makes it ideal for light dishes.
   • They caught scup off the coast of Florida.

   🇩🇪Essbares Fischfleisch (südliche Art)

   Synonyme: porgy

3. Fish species (southern Atlantic) B2 formal american

   A type of porgy fish inhabiting the southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America.

   • The scup is a common porgy species in southern waters.
   • Marine biologists study the scup population along the coast.
   • Anglers prize scup for its fighting spirit.

   🇩🇪Scup (südliche Atlantikart)

   Synonyme: porgy

4. Fish species (northern Atlantic) B2 formal american

   A fish found in Atlantic coastal waters from South Carolina to Maine, highly regarded as a panfish.

   • Scup is a favorite panfish among recreational fishermen.
   • The scup range extends from South Carolina to Maine.
   • They caught several scup for a shore dinner.

   🇩🇪Fischart (Nordatlantik)

   Synonyme: porgy