porgy
/ˈpɔːɡi
/noun (plural porgies)
A deep-bodied fish related to the sea breams, which is typically silvery but sometimes changes to a blotched pattern. It usually lives in warm coastal waters.
- Calamus and other genera, family Sparidae: many species.
- While deciding, we stared into the eyes of a striped bass, sea bass, porgy and red snapper.
- The porgy is a fine fish with firm and flaky flesh.
Origin
Mid 17th century: alteration of Spanish and Portuguese pargo.