croaker

• Substantivo que designa várias espécies de peixes marinhos, especialmente encontrados ao longo da costa atlântica do sul dos Estados Unidos, conhecidos pelo som que produzem semelhante a um coaxar; também se refere à carne magra desses peixes.

A noun referring to any of several saltwater fishes, especially those found along the Atlantic coast of the southern U.S., known for the croaking noise they produce; also used for the lean flesh of such fish.

1. A type of fishB2formal

   Any of several fishes, especially of the family Sciaenidae, that produce a croaking sound by vibrating their swim bladder.

   Peixe-boi

   • The fisherman caught a large croaker near the shore.
   • Croakers are known for the distinctive sound they make.
   • This species of croaker is common in the Atlantic Ocean.

   Sinônimosdrumdrumfish

2. Edible fish meatB2formalamerican

   The lean, edible flesh of a saltwater croaker fish, often caught along the Atlantic coast of the southern United States.

   Carne de corvina

   • Croaker is a popular dish in coastal southern cuisine.
   • The restaurant served fried croaker with hushpuppies.
   • Fresh croaker has a mild, slightly sweet flavor.