POMPANO Definition & Meaning

pompano

[ pom-puh-noh ]

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noun

plural (especially collectively) pompano, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) pompanos.

Also Florida pompano. a deep-bodied food fish, Trachinotus carolinus, inhabiting coastal waters from New England to Brazil but mostly near Florida: a popular, fast-growing species in aquaculture.
a food fish, Preprilus simillimus, of California.
coquina ( def 1 ).

pompano

/ ˈ��ɒ��əˌ��əʊ /

noun

any of several deep-bodied carangid food fishes of the genus Trachinotus, esp T. carolinus, of American coastal regions of the Atlantic
a spiny-finned food fish, Palometa simillima, of North American coastal regions of the Pacific: family Stromateidae (butterfish, etc)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pompano¹

First recorded in 1770–80; from Spanish ��á��貹�Դ� kind of fish

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pompano¹

C19: from Spanish ��á��貹�Դ� type of fish, of uncertain origin

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Fans from all over have been descending on this remote river city for a last chance at enjoying Lusco’s signature dishes: spicy shrimp, beef steaks, broiled whole pompano and fried chicken.

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I remember the first time I heard about pompano en papillote, I thought it sounded so fancy.

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Schrock, from Woolford, Md., has officially broken the state’s record for largest Florida pompano after catching the fish over Labor Day weekend.

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Bob Hall Pier is still an excellent spot for redfish, trout, pompano, jacks, black drum, and flounder.

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Bob Hall Pier is an excellent spot for redfish, trout, pompano, jacks, black drum, and flounder.

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