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porgy

/ˈpɔːrɡi/ /ˈpɔːrɡiː/

Meanings
noun
Any of several fish of the family Sparidae; the sea bream.

Examples :

"My dad loves to grill porgy for dinner because its mild flavor pairs well with lemon and herbs. "
fish animal food

Related Words

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration loves

loves noun

/lʌvz/

Strong affection.

"Her loves are her family, her garden, and her volunteer work at the animal shelter. "

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration bream

bream noun

/bɹiːm/ /bɹim/

A European fresh-water cyprinoid fish of the genus Abramis, little valued as food. Several species are known.

"The fisherman caught a bream, but because it's not considered very tasty, he threw it back into the lake. "

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herbs noun

/hɜːrbz/ /ɜːrbz/

Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.

"My mom grows herbs in the garden to use when she cooks Italian food. "

Illustration flavor

flavor noun

/ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/

The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.

"The flavor of this apple pie is delicious."

Illustration family

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

Illustration lemon

lemon noun

/ˈlɛmən/

A yellowish citrus fruit.

"My mom bought a bright yellow lemon at the farmer's market. "

Illustration grill

grill noun

/ɡɹɪl/

A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.

"The window fan had a grill to keep out bugs while letting air circulate. "

Illustration fish

fish noun

/fɪʃ/ /fɘʃ/

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills.

"Salmon is a fish."

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pairs noun

/pɛəz/ /pɛɹz/

Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

"Here are the pairs of socks I washed. "

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dinner noun

/ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/

A midday meal (in a context in which the evening meal is called supper or tea).

"My dinner was a sandwich and some fruit, before I went to my afternoon class. "