maigre

/'meigə/

Thân thiện

The fisherman proudly displays a large maigre he just caught.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large European marine food fish: "Maigre" refers to a species of fish, Argyrosomus regius, also known as the meagre or croaker, found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It is valued as a food fish.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh maigre.
  • Maigre is often caught by commercial fishermen in the Mediterranean.

Advanced Usage

• The term "maigre" is primarily used in a zoological or culinary context. It is less common in everyday English, where "meagre" (for the fish) might be used, though this spelling is identical to the adjective meaning "deficient in amount or quality."

Variants and Related Words

• Meagre (noun, alternative spelling): An alternative spelling for the same fish species.
  • The meagre is known for its firm, white flesh.
• Croaker (noun): A common name for fish in the family Sciaenidae, which produce a croaking sound, includes the maigre.
  • Several types of croaker are popular in seafood markets.

Synonyms

• Meagre (n): The most direct synonym as an alternative name for the same fish.
• Argyrosomus regius (n): The scientific name for the species.

Notes on Different Meanings

• Adjective 'Maigre': In historical or religious dietary contexts (often from French), "maigre" can function as an adjective meaning "meatless" or "lean" (e.g., days when eating meat is forbidden). However, in modern English, this usage is very rare and specialized. The primary English definition is the noun for the fish.
  • Example (archaic/adjectival): The monks observed a maigre diet during Lent.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large European marine food fish

Từ đồng nghĩa

• maiger
• Sciaena aquila