sparid

American

[spar-id] / ˈspær ɪd /

noun

any of numerous fishes of the family Sparidae, chiefly inhabiting tropical and subtropical seas, comprising the porgies, the scups, etc.

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the Sparidae.

sparid British

/ ˈspærɪd /

noun

any marine percoid fish of the chiefly tropical and subtropical family Sparidae, having a deep compressed body and well-developed teeth: includes the sea breams and porgies

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adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the family Sparidae

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Etymology

Origin of sparid

< New Latin Sparidae, equivalent to Spar ( us ) a genus ( Latin: gilthead < Greek spáros ) + -idae -id ²

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The false King Calamond of Portugal The fals kyng of Portingale, 2095 Sparid the yatis of his sale For Torent the ffree; tells him that Desonell and her 2 Boys were sent out to sea.

From Torrent of Portyngale by Unknown

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