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escolar

|es-co-lar|

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🇺🇸

/ˈɛskəˌlɑr/

🇬🇧

/ˈɛskəˌlɑː/

oily fish

Etymology
Etymology Information

'escolar' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'escolar', where 'escola' meant 'school'.

Historical Evolution

'escolar' changed from the Spanish word 'escolar' and eventually became the modern English word 'escolar'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to school', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of fish'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of fish known for its oily flesh, often referred to as snake mackerel.

The restaurant served escolar as a special dish.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

relating to schools or education (in Spanish).

The escolar year starts in September.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/12 05:58