yellowfin mojarra
- noun
- /ˈjɛloʊfɪn mɒˈhɑːrə/
- US
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mojarra amarilla
- In shallow waters, schools of yellowfin mojarra can be seen darting over sandy bottoms.
Examples
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The yellowfin mojarra is a common catch for anglers along the Gulf Coast.
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Fishermen often pan-fry yellowfin mojarra because of their mild flavor.
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The yellowfin mojarra is a popular choice among anglers.
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Have you ever caught a yellowfin mojarra?
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Fishermen often pan-fry yellowfin mojarra because of its mild flavor.
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The yellowfin mojarra is a common catch for anglers along the Gulf Coast.
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In shallow waters, schools of yellowfin mojarra dart over sandy bottoms.
Synonyms
A small silver fish often caught and sold for food
A small silver fish that swims in groups near warm coasts
Surface Forms
Morphology
yellowfin + mojarra
The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'mojarra' denotes a small fish and 'yellowfin' describes having yellow-colored fins, so the compound refers to a mojarra with yellow fins (a particular fish species). This modifier + noun pattern is a regular, cross-linguistic way to form species names and is directly derivable from the constituents, so a B1 learner who knows the parts would understand it.
Etymology
Yellowfin mojarra gives a simple picture: yellowfin points to its bright yellow fins and mojarra is a Spanish word for a small 'fish' people often catch and fry, so the name tells you it is a small panfish with yellow fins.
