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scup

/skʌp/

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noun

/skʌp/C1formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид рыбы, обитающей в прибрежных водах Атлантики Северной Америки, ценимой как столовая рыба, с постным мясом, встречающейся как в более холодных северных, так и в более тёплых южных водах.

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.

  1. Edible fish flesh (northern variety)B2formalamerican

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

    ruСкупа (рыба)

    • 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.

    Synonymsporgy

  2. Edible fish flesh (southern variety)B2formalamerican

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

    ruСъедобное мясо рыбы (южный вид)

    • 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.

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  3. Fish species (southern Atlantic)B2formalamerican

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

    ruРыба-скуп (южноатлантический вид)

    • 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.

    Synonymsporgy

  4. Fish species (northern Atlantic)B2formalamerican

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

    ruРыба вида (северная Атлантика)

    • 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.

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