ronco

[ rong-koh ]

/ ˈrɒŋ koʊ /

any grunt of the genus Haemulon, especially H. parrai, the sailor's-choice, of West Indian waters.

Origin of ronco

1880–85, Americanism; < Spanish, derivative of roncar to grunt ≪ Late Greek rhonchós a grunt, snore

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Why the U.S. Paid Karzai's Top Aide |Eli Lake, Josh Rogin |December 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
From Ronco the path keeps level and then descends a little so as to cross the stream that comes down from Piora.

Selections from Previous Works |Samuel Butler
He failed, and withdrew once more to Ronco, the second day remaining indecisive.

The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte |William Milligan Sloane
There is a house at Ronco where refreshments and excellent Faido beer can be had.

Selections from Previous Works |Samuel Butler

There are such mornings: I saw one once, but I was at the bottom of the valley and not high up, as at Ronco.

Selections from Previous Works |Samuel Butler
Say that in the next six months there are half a dozen failures like Ronco's and that a panic sets in.

Don Orsino |F. Marion Crawford