pomfret means: The tender, low-fat, small fish is known for its sweet, rich flavor and delicate texture. This fish can be found off the coast of both the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It is sometimes called “butterfish”. “. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does pomfret mean?

  • One of the two butterfishes found in both the Indian or Pacific Oceans. Pampus argenteus Or P. chinensis. (in Merlin Dictionary)
  • One of many edible marine fishes belonging to the Bramidae family, with a flat head and usually a black body. (in Merlin Dictionary)