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maruca

ling (Molva molva, a type of fish)

noun mah-ROO-kah Rare
Food & Drink Meat

Usage Note

Maruca is the name of the ling (Molva molva), a large elongated saltwater fish of the cod family found in the North Atlantic and important to Spanish fishing fleets, especially those from Galicia and the Basque Country. The word is very specific and will mainly appear in fishing reports, fish-market contexts, or regional cuisine from northern Spain.

Examples

"La maruca se vende salada en el mercado."

Natural Translation

Ling is sold salted at the market.

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