groper

1 of 2

noun (1)

grop·​er

-pə(r)

plural -s

: one that gropes

groper

2 of 2

noun (2)

gro·​per

"

plural -s

1

: one of several groupers: such as

a

: giant grouper sense a

b

: a food fish (Polyprion oxygeneios) of southern seas

2

: a large Australian and Tasmanian labrid food fish (Achoerodus gouldii) having two well-marked color phases of purplish blue and red

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

grope entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

modification of Portuguese garoupa

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Rhymes for groper

• loper
• roper
• sloper
• interloper