Pomfret — Pom fret, n. [Perhaps corrupt. fr. Pg. pampano a kind of fish.] (Zo[ o]l.) (a) One of two or more species of marine food fishes of the genus {Stromateus} ({Stromateus niger}, {Stromateus argenteus}) native of Southern Europe and Asia. (b) A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pomfret — Pomfret, John, Volksdichter, geb. 1677 zu Luton in Bedfordshire; Pfarrer zu Malden in Bedfordshire, st. das. 1703; Gedichte, Lond. 1699, n.A. 1766 … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
pomfret — [päm′frət, pum′frət] n. any of a family (Bramidae) of edible, marine percoid fishes … English World dictionary
Pomfret — This article is about pomfret fish. For other uses, see Pomfret (disambiguation). Pomfret Atlantic Pomfret, Brama brama Scientific classification Kingdo … Wikipedia
pomfret — /pom frit, pum /, n., pl. (esp. collectively) pomfret, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) pomfrets. 1. any of several scombroid fishes of the family Bramidae, found in the North Atlantic and Pacific. 2. any of several East Indian… … Universalium
Pomfret — This very interesting name is English. It is a dialectual tease being the recognised pronunciation for the town in the county of Yorkshire called Pontefract, and from whence originate the famous Pomfret Cakes a black liquorice sweet. There are… … Surnames reference
pomfret — /ˈpɒmfrət/ (say pomfruht) noun (plural pomfret or pomfrets) any food fish of the Pampus species, found in the Indian and Pacific oceans. {? diminutive of Portuguese pampo} Usage: For variation in the plural inflection, see note at fish1 …
Pomfret (disambiguation) — Pomfret can refer to several things, including:* Pomfret, a breed of fish * Pomfret School in ConnecticutPeople: * John Pomfret, English 17th century poet and clergyman * John Pomfret (journalist), formerly The Washington Post ’s bureau chief in… … Wikipedia
Pomfret, South Africa — Pomfret is a desert town, the site of an old asbestos mine, on the edge of the Kalahari desert in northwest South Africa. Many of its inhabitants are former members of 32 Battalion, also known as Buffalo Battalion. These soldiers were… … Wikipedia
Pomfret, Maryland — Pomfret is a small crossroads in Charles County, Maryland.Maurice J. McDonough High School is nearby and has a Pomfret mailing address.External links* [http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Pomfret Maryland.cfm Pomfret, Maryland (MD) Community… … Wikipedia
