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- [sahr-goh]
- /ˈsɑr goʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahr-goh]
- /ˈsɑr goʊ/
Definition of sargo word
- noun plural sargo a silvery grunt, Anisotremus davidsonii, inhabiting waters off the coasts of California and Mexico, having blackish markings and yellowish fins. 1
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Origin of sargo
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Spanish < Latin sargus a sea fish < Greek sárgos
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Parts of speech for Sargo
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sargo popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.