porgy

• Sustantivo que designa a un pez de cuerpo profundo, de importancia comercial y deportiva, que habita en aguas costeras templadas y tropicales de todo el mundo, y que también se aprovecha por su carne magra.

A noun referring to a deep-bodied food and sport fish found in warm and tropical coastal waters worldwide, also used for its lean flesh.

1. Fish fleshB2formalamerican

   The lean, edible flesh of a fish found in warm waters along the southern Atlantic coast of the United States.

   Carne de besugo

   • We grilled porgy for dinner last night.
   • The restaurant serves porgy with lemon and herbs.
   • Porgy is known for its mild, white meat.

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2. Fish speciesB2formal

   A deep-bodied food and sport fish found in warm and tropical coastal waters worldwide.

   Pargo

   • Porgy are popular among anglers in the Gulf of Mexico.
   • The porgy is an important species for commercial fishing.
   • Divers often spot porgy near coral reefs.

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