noun
conner
noun
1
A small, brightly coloured wrasse found in coastal European waters, also called the corkwing wrasse.
"Divers off the Cornish coast often spot a conner darting among the seaweed."
2
A related fish found off the eastern coast of North America, also known as the bergall or cunner.
"Anglers on the New England coast sometimes catch conner while fishing for something bigger."
How to Use Conner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA regional name for a couple of small wrasse-family fish, one found in European waters and one in North American waters.
Memory tip
This is a niche fishing/marine-biology term — as a first name or surname, "Conner" is unrelated and far more common in everyday speech.
Word Forms
conners plural
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Divers off the Cornish coast often spot a _____ darting among the seaweed.