sargo

American  

[sahr-goh] / ˈsɑr goʊ /

noun

Ichthyology.

plural

sargos

1. a silvery grunt, Anisotremus davidsonii, inhabiting waters off the coasts of California and Mexico, having blackish markings and yellowish fins.

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Etymology

Origin of sargo

1875–80; < Spanish < Latin sargus a sea fish < Greek sárgos

Example Sentences

“The industry is at a complete freeze,” Raul Sargo, head of the Israeli Builders Association, told Israel’s parliament in December.

From Seattle Times

The one who called himself Sargo seemed to be more important than most.

From Literature

Like many undercover agents, South America’s Nazi spies used code names—like Sargo, Humberto, Alfredo, Luna, Guapo, and Utz—to keep themselves safe.

From Literature

Within these networks, he became best known as Sargo.

From Literature

She had reason to believe Sargo was part of the RED network, too.

From Literature