Meaning & use
Pogy
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A common name for the Atlantic menhaden, an oily forage fish found along the eastern coast of North America.
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Fishermen hauled in nets full of pogy, prized for bait and fish oil.
The pogy population plays a crucial role in the coastal food chain.
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"Pogy" is a regional American name for the menhaden, an important commercial fish historically used to make fertilizer and fish oil.
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menhadenbunker
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