cabrilla

noun

ca·bril·la kə-ˈbrē-ə

-ˈbri-lə

: any of various sea basses (especially of the genus Epinephelus) of the Mediterranean, the California coast, and the warmer parts of the western Atlantic

Examples of cabrilla in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web White Fish With Tomatoes and Basil This recipe was developed originally for cabrilla, a member of the grouper family, but works equally well for halibut, white sea bass or any other white-fleshed fish. —

Nicole Sours Larson, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 July 2018

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of cabra goat, from Latin capra she-goat, feminine of caper he-goat — more at capriole

First Known Use

circa 1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of cabrilla was circa 1839

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“Cabrilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabrilla. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

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