hogfish
noun
hog·fish
| \ ˈhȯg-ˌfish
, ˈhäg-\
, ˈhäg-\
Definition of hogfish
: a large West Indian and Florida wrasse (Lachnolaimus maximus) often used for food
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Austin was wowed by an African pompano, while Gregory locked in on a spotted hogfish, with its orange body and distinct yellow tail. — Michael Dumas, al.com, "Fishing rodeo features big fish, crowds and smooth seas," 20 July 2019 Over the last five years, some dozen South Florida restaurants began serving lionfish on their menus because the delicate, flaky fish, often compared to hogfish and snapper, is a taste treat. — Howard Cohen, miamiherald, "Wanted dead, not alive: the lionfish. You can make $5,000 if you get rid of them," 20 June 2018 The expansive menu also includes salads, calzones, pasta and entrees like hogfish piccata and clams and linguine. — Shayne Benowitz, miamiherald, "Stock Island is Key West's laid-back neighbor. Here's why you should go | Miami Herald," 5 Apr. 2018 Eat: Get a taste of Stock Island at Hogfish Bar & Grill for their famous hogfish sandwich and El Mocho (5708 Maloney Ave.) for a colada and the tastiest croquetas this side of Miami. — Shayne Benowitz, miamiherald, "How to spend four days island-hopping in the Florida Keys | Miami Herald," 10 Apr. 2018 Some compare this flaky and tasty fish's flavor to that of the popular hogfish. — Katie Atkins, miamiherald, "These women caught more than 900 lionfish in 12 hours off the Florida coast," 25 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hogfish.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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