PRODIGAL SON


Meaning of PRODIGAL SON in English

noun

Etymology: after the Prodigal Son of the Biblical parable (Luke 15:11-32), who squandered his father's money

1. : prodigal 1b

2. : either of two marine food fishes:

a. : cobia

b. : rainbow runner

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