mangrove snapper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mangrove snapper
An Americanism dating back to 1725–35
Example Sentences
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Amberjack, grouper, cobia, red snapper, mangrove snapper and barracuda are ubiquitous in the waters here, with divers often spearing fish that rival themselves in size and weight.
From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2018
Sand trout, black drum, sheepshead and mangrove snapper are fair to good on the piers on fresh shrimp.
From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2018
I gave her a nice mangrove snapper that I caught, and she had it cleaned and cooking over the flames in five minutes flat.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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