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bergall

bergall

1 9.9
A small sea fish with a slender body and blue fins found off the northeast coast of the United States
  • noun
  • /ˈbɜrˌɡæl/
  • Specialized
: bergall
  • Fishermen often catch bergall while angling off the coast of New England.

Examples

  • The bergall is recognized by its slender body and bluish fins.

  • Many local recipes feature freshly caught bergall as a delicacy.

  • The bergall is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Many fishermen target bergalls during the summer.

  • Fishermen often catch bergall while angling off the coast of New England.

  • Many local recipes feature freshly caught bergall as a delicacy.

  • The bergall is recognized by its slender body and bluish fins.

Synonyms

cunner
vsbergall
  • US
1 9.9

A small fish found near rocky coasts in the North Atlantic

focuses on coastal occurrence, especially off the northeastern United States
Tautogolabrus adspersus
vsbergall
  • Specialized
9.9

A small coastal fish called the cunner that lives near rocky shores in North America

is the everyday regional name rather than the scientific label

Surface Forms

bergall singular
bergalls plural

Etymology

Bergall is a local sea name, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of berg, as in iceberg, meaning 'mountain' or 'rock', because this small fish lives near rocky coasts. That's why bergall now means a little sea fish often caught off New England.