Grouper: meaning, definitions and examples
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grouper
[ หษกruหpษ ]
marine biology
A grouper is a type of fish belonging to the family Epinephelidae. These fish are typically found in warm seas and are known for their stout bodies and large mouths. Groupers are important both ecologically and economically, often being sought after by commercial and recreational fishers. They tend to be solitary creatures but may also form small groups, especially during spawning. Groupers play a significant role in the marine ecosystem as predators.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fisherman caught a large grouper off the coast.
- Groupers are often seen hiding in coral reefs.
- Divers enjoy swimming with groupers in tropical waters.
Translations
Translations of the word "grouper" in other languages:
๐ต๐น grouper
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคชเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Fangschreckenkrebs
๐ฎ๐ฉ grouper
๐บ๐ฆ ะณััะฟะตั
๐ต๐ฑ babka
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใซใผใใผ
๐ซ๐ท poisson-loup
๐ช๐ธ mero
๐น๐ท grouper
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ๋ฃจํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ูุฉ ุบุฑูุจุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ group
๐ธ๐ฐ grouper
๐จ๐ณ ็ณๆ้ฑผ
๐ธ๐ฎ grouper
๐ฎ๐ธ grรบper
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณััะฟะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฃแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ grouper
๐ฒ๐ฝ mero
Etymology
The word 'grouper' is believed to have originated from the Spanish word 'grouper', which is a diminutive form of 'grou', meaning 'to growl'. This is a reference to the deep, growling sounds these fish can make. The usage of the term in English dates back to the 18th century when anglers in the Caribbean and South Atlantic began to adopt it. Groupers have been significant in various fishing cultures, and their popularity has led to a variety of culinary uses, including being a staple in many seafood dishes. The word has also evolved in contemporary usage, reflecting both the species diversity within the group and the cultural importance associated with fishing.