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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un poisson des eaux côtières de l'Atlantique nord-américain, apprécié comme poisson de table, à la chair maigre, présent dans les eaux plus froides du nord comme dans les eaux plus chaudes du sud.

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.

   🇫🇷Chair de scup

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Chair de scup (variété du Sud)

   Synonymes: 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 (poisson)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Sciène des eaux côtières de l'Atlantique Nord

   Synonymes: porgy