Sparid
noun
1.
any of numerous fishes of the family Sparidae, chiefly inhabiting tropical and subtropical seas, comprising the porgies, the scups, etc.
adjective
2.
belonging or pertaining to the Sparidae.
noun
1.
any marine percoid fish of the chiefly tropical and subtropical family Sparidae, having a deep compressed body and well-developed teeth: includes the sea breams and porgies
adjective
2.
of, relating to, or belonging to the family Sparidae
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