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black durgon

Pronunciation: /ˈdəːg(ə)n/

Definition of black durgon

noun

  • a black triggerfish that occurs worldwide in tropical seas.
    • Melichthys niger, family Balistidae

Origin:

mid 20th century: durgon perhaps from English dialect durgan or durgen 'undersized person or animal'

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