Associations to the word «Meagre»

Wiktionary

MEAGRE, noun. Argyrosomus regius, an edible fish of the family Sciaenidae.
MEAGRE, adjective. Having little flesh; lean; thin.
MEAGRE, adjective. Deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent; paltry; scanty; inadequate; unsatisfying.
MEAGRE, adjective. (mineralogy) Dry and harsh to the touch (e.g., as chalk).
MEAGRE, verb. (transitive) To make lean.

Dictionary definition

MEAGRE, adjective. Deficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager resources"; "meager fare".

Wise words

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