sparoid
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of sparoid
1830–40; < New Latin Sparoīdēs, equivalent to Spar ( us ) ( see sparid) + -oīdēs -oid
Example Sentences
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Gilt′-head, a popular name for several fishes, esp. a sparoid fish with a half-moon-shaped gold spot between the eyes.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
The Beryx Vexillifer is found in the hard limestones of Hakel. p. 399Of the family of sparoid fishes, one or two species occur in the soft limestones of Sach el Aalma.
From The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon by Risk Allah, Habeeb
Scup, skup, n. a sparoid fish, the porgy.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Pen-fish, pen′-fish, n. a sparoid fish of genus Calamus.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
Used to flavor sauces, etc., see also Caramel color DENTEX, a sparoid marine fish, “Tooth-Fish,” ℞ 157, 459-60 Dessert Dishes, illustrations, pp.
From Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome by Vehling, Joseph Dommers
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