Cerrero

/səˈreɪroʊ/ noun

Definition

A person who hunts or fishes for ceros (the large Atlantic game fish), or a skilled hunter of sea fish.

Etymology

From Spanish 'cero' (the fish) with the suffix '-ero' indicating a person who hunts or works with that animal.

Kelly Says

Cerreros were legendary in Caribbean fishing communities—they developed special techniques to hunt the ultra-fast ceros, including singing to attract them, which sounds unbelievable but actually works!

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