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yellowtail snapper

yellowtail snapper

6.8
A bright fish with a wide yellow stripe along its side and tail that people eat
  • noun
  • /ˈjɛloʊˌteɪl ˈsnæpər/
  • US
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  • When we went fishing, we were excited to catch a yellowtail snapper, known for its bright colors and tasty flesh.

Examples

  • The chef prepared a delicious dish featuring yellowtail snapper with a zesty lemon sauce.

  • In addition, the mangrove and yellowtail snapper bites were both consistent, and there were several big dolphins caught just beyond the edge.

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  • At the restaurant, the special of the day was grilled yellowtail snapper, which was highly recommended by the waiter.

Synonyms

Ocyurus chrysurus
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  • Specialized
9.9

A bright fish with a yellow stripe on its side and tail eaten as food

is the everyday name used by fishers and cooks

Surface Forms

yellowtail snapper singular
yellowtail snappers plural

Morphology

yellowtail + snapper

The noun is a simple descriptive compound: 'yellowtail' (a fish with a yellow tail) combined with 'snapper' (a type of fish) yields a snapper characterized by a yellow tail. This composition is directly predictable and cross-linguistically typical, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Yellowtail snapper comes from a simple picture: the fish has a bright yellow tail and belongs to the group called snapper, a name that comes from their quick, snapping bite. So the name helps you remember this tasty fish by its yellow tail and strong mouth.