pompano

[ pom-puh-noh ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) pom·pa·no, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) pom·pa·nos.

1. 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.
2. a food fish, Preprilus simillimus, of California.
3. coquina ( def 1 ).

pompano

/ ˈpɒmpəˌnəʊ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pompano¹

First recorded in 1770–80; from Spanish pámpano kind of fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of pompano¹

C19: from Spanish pámpano type of fish, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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.

From New York Times

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

From Washington Post

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

From Fox News

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

From Washington Times

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

From Washington Times