capitan
capitan — noun
1. a large saltwater fish with a long snout and bright coloring, belonging to the w
a large saltwater fish with a long snout and bright coloring, belonging to the wrasse family, found in warm parts of the western Atlantic Ocean and caught for food.
Liam caught a large capitan while fishing off the coast of Florida last summer.
collocation: catch a capitan
The fish market in Miami sold fresh capitan for eight dollars a pound.
fresh capitan at market
A grilled capitan fillet with lemon is a popular dish on the Gulf Coast.
Antonia can identify a capitan by its bright red color and long snout.
The capitan, also called hogfish, is a favorite catch among Caribbean sport fishermen.
- hogfish
the more common everyday name for the same fish; 'capitan' is less frequently used outside fishing communities
文法句型
capitan + verb (singular)
用法筆記
Commonly referred to as 'hogfish' in everyday speech. 'Capitan' is less frequent and may be considered the more scientific or regional name.