pogy

English

Etymology

Clipping of poghaden.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpoʊɡi/

Noun

pogy (plural pogies)

1. (eastern US dialects) menhaden (fish)

Usage notes

Not to be confused with porgy, a different fish

References

• “pogy”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• pygo-