πηλαμύς

Sarda sarda
#nm_0376📍 Ancient Greece
Language
Ancient Greek
Transliteration
pelamys
IPA
/pɛː.la.mýs/

Origin uncertain, likely Pre-Greek substrate (Beekes) ↳ The traditional connection with πηλός pēlós (mud), from the fish being found in muddy water, is not supported ↳ Borrowed into Latin as pelamys (young tunny), whence Italian palamita and Modern Greek παλαμίδα palamída

Migratory - prized in autumn season. Often confused with 'tombik' at fish markets. Select slightly curved ones for freshness.