sea bream

noun

1. any of numerous marine sparid fishes, as Pagellus centrodontus, inhabiting waters off the coasts of Europe.

2. a porgy, Archosargus rhomboidalis, inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean.

sea bream

noun

1. any sparid fish, esp Pagellus centrodontus, of European seas, valued as a food fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea bream¹

First recorded in 1520–30