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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un pez de aguas costeras del Atlántico de Norteamérica, apreciado como pescado comestible por su carne magra, presente tanto en aguas frías del norte como en aguas más templadas del sur.

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.

   🇪🇸Carne de besugo o pez similar

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Carne de besugo o pargo

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Pargo (especie de pez del Atlántico sur)

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Peje espada americano (especie de pez)

   Sinónimos: porgy