Pompano
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɒmpənəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pompano is a noun meaning Any of various carangid fish of genus Trachinotus or species Alectis ciliaris (African pompano), from coastal parts of the North Atlantic.
Meaning
Any of various carangid fish of genus Trachinotus or species Alectis ciliaris (African pompano), from coastal parts of the North Atlantic.
More Meanings
- (chiefly US) A Pacific pompano, an edible butterfish of species Peprilus simillimus.
Example Sentences
Monsieur Ratignolle was prepared to take things seriously; the mets, the entre-mets, the service, the decorations, even the people. He looked up from his pompano and inquired of Arobin if he were related to the gentleman of that name who formed one of the firm of Laitner and Arobin, lawyers.
Word Forms
- pompanos
- pompanoes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pampano, permit, silverfish, fanfish, pomacentroid, crevalle.
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