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Definition of pompano

pompano

/ˈpɑːmpənoʊ/
pom · pa · no
Plural:pompanos
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pompano Lexical Profile

pompano Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of several marine fishes of the genus Trachinotus, especially the Florida pompano, characterized by a silvery, deep-bodied shape and deeply forked tail, found in the warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Example

"The angler waded into the surf at dawn, hoping to catch a pompano on his light tackle."

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2

The tender, mild-flavored, and relatively high-fat flesh of the pompano fish, highly regarded as a culinary delicacy.

Example

"For the main course, the chef prepared a spectacular pan-seared pompano finished with a delicate lemon-herb butter."

• Nearby Words

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pomfret
pommerac
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poncho
pond turtle
ponderosa pine

Word Origin & Etymology

From Spanish 'pámpano', meaning 'vine leaf', possibly applied to the fish due to its flat, ovate shape resembling a leaf.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pompano. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pompano
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