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Pagellus

Pagellus

9.9
A small sea fish like a bream that lives in European, Atlantic, and Mediterranean waters
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Mediterranean is home to several species of Pagellus, prized by local fishermen.

Examples

  • Marine biologists are studying the population decline of Pagellus in coastal waters.

  • A freshly caught Pagellus can be recognized by its pinkish coloration and forked tail.

  • The Pagellus is known for its delicate flavor.

  • Many chefs prefer Pagellus for seafood dishes.

  • A freshly caught Pagellus can be recognized by its pinkish coloration and forked tail.

  • Marine biologists are studying the population decline of Pagellus in coastal waters.

  • The Mediterranean is home to several species of Pagellus, prized by local fishermen.

Compounds

Pagellus centrodontus
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea fish that people eat, found in seas near Europe

Surface Forms

Pagellus singular
Pagelli plural

Etymology

Pagellus comes from an old Latin/Greek word for a sea bream and includes the Latin ending -ellus, which means 'small', like the English ending -let in 'piglet'. So Pagellus basically means a 'little bream', which explains why it names a group of small sea bream fish.