besuc

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Etymology

Uncertain. Compare Occitan besugue (crosseyed), Portuguese besugo (seabream), Spanish besugo (blackspot seabream). Perhaps, like Spanish bisojo (crosseyed), derived from a Vulgar Latin *bisoculus.

Pronunciation

Noun

besuc m (plural besucs)

  1. axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne)
    Synonyms: aligot, besuc blanc, calet

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