Beaugregory

/ˌboʊˈɡrɛɡəri/ noun

Definition

A small colorful reef fish found in tropical Atlantic waters, named after its striking appearance.

Etymology

The word combines 'beau' (French for beautiful, handsome) and 'Gregory' (a proper name, though the exact origin of this naming is unclear). It's a naturalist's descriptive name given to the fish for its beauty.

Kelly Says

Scientists and sailors loved giving poetic names to fish they encountered—beaugregory is basically calling this little fish 'beautiful Gregory,' and the name stuck in marine biology partly because it's charming and partly because the fish really is strikingly pretty!

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