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Definition of Roncador

1. n. Any one of several species of California sciænoid food fishes, especially Roncador Stearnsi, which is an excellent market fish, and the red roncador (Corvina, or Johnius, saturna).

Definition of Roncador

1. a name for various fishes of the maigre family [n -S]

Medical Definition of Roncador

1. Any one of several species of California sciaenoid food fishes, especially Roncador Stearnsi, which is an excellent market fish, and the red roncador (Corvina, or Johnius, saturna). Origin: Sp, a snorer, fr. Roncar to snore. So called in allusion to the grunting noise made by them on being taken from the water. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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