John Dory

noun

John Do·ry ˈjän-ˈdȯr-ē

plural John Dories

: a widely distributed marine food fish (Zeus faber of the family Zeidae) that is yellow to olive in color with a dark spot on each side and has an oval compressed body and long dorsal spines

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Order a platter or oysters from Brittany and octopus salad with dill to start, and follow with John Dory fish with fava beans or spiny lobster linguine. —

Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Cala Bonita, perched in a rocky cove and more a destination for its whole grilled John Dory than its quaint beach, is worth trying to book ahead or begging for a table. —

CNN, 18 Aug. 2021

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