ronco

American  

[rong-koh] / ˈrɒŋ koʊ /

noun

plural

roncos

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

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Etymology

Origin of ronco

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

Example Sentences

They, too, all had fake names, and nicknames—El Chino, El Ronco.

From Slate

He was known as El Ronco; 52 years old when he was taken, 53 now, he spent his birthday being transferred to ICE detention.

From Slate

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.

From Slate

“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.

From Washington Times

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

From Seattle Times