sea bream

American

noun

any of numerous marine sparid fishes, as Pagellus centrodontus, inhabiting waters off the coasts of Europe.
a porgy, Archosargus rhomboidalis, inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean.

sea bream British

noun

any sparid fish, esp Pagellus centrodontus, of European seas, valued as a food fish

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Etymology

Origin of sea bream

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

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He then held up a large sea bream as a symbol of good luck and celebration.

From Barron's

The main course, a whole fried sea bream, served with a ginger fish sauce caramel, peanuts, herbs, lemon, and wild pepper leaves to delicately wrap each fried morsel, truly blew me away.

From Salon

Because all the conventional problems of filmmaking — like flubbed lines and imperfect framing — exist alongside the possibility of dropping a perfectly cooked sea bream, a dish was waiting if another take was needed.

From New York Times

In Maisaka, there’s little incentive to switch to sea bream, even as their numbers rise.

From Los Angeles Times

In Japan, you can already buy tomatoes rich in a chemical called GABA, which has a calming effect, and modified sea bream where more of the flesh is suitable for sushi.

From BBC

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