Grouper

/ˈɡruːpər/ noun

Definition

A large, usually spotted fish that lives in warm ocean waters and is popular for eating.

Etymology

From Portuguese 'garoupa,' borrowed into English in the 1600s when European traders encountered these fish in tropical waters.

Kelly Says

Some groupers can change sex from female to male during their lifetime, and they're so successful at hiding that they can instantly disappear into rocks—basically the ninjas of the fish world.

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