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pomfret

/ˈpɒmfrɪt/noun

उच्चारण पॉम्फ़्रिट

पापलेट, पॉम्फ्रेट (एक चपटी समुद्री मछली)

Core word

nounpomfret or pomfrets
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    [C, U]

    a flat sea fish with a silver or black skin, popular as food in South and South-East Asia

    पापलेट, पॉम्फ्रेट (एक चपटी समुद्री मछली)

    • Fried pomfret is a favourite dish in Mumbai.
    • a pomfret curry
    • The fishermen brought in a large catch of pomfret this morning.
    + 2 more examples
    • Pomfret is usually grilled or fried with a spicy masala.
    • Silver pomfret is more expensive than most other fish in the market.