ronco

[rong-koh]

noun

plural

roncos 

1. any grunt of the genus Haemulon, especially H. parrai, the sailor's-choice, of West Indian waters.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ronco¹

1880–85, < Spanish, derivative of roncar to grunt ≪ Late Greek rhonchós a grunt, snore

Example Sentences

Over the next few decades, Popeil, through his company Ronco, would sell millions of products such as the Ronco Electric Food Dehydrator and the Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ.

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“A smooth Election Day happens in large part to these people coming back election after election and bringing their knowledge and training with them,” said Ryan Ronco, clerk in Placer County, California.

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Ronco serves as the president of the California Association of Clerks and Election Recorders.

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One surprise visitor was an especially comforting presence for Allen: Placer County Registrar of Voters Ryan Ronco.

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Ronco said the tension between the board and Allen “is sad.”

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