corcito

/kor-SEE-toh/
[Galician] plural corcitos

A name in Galicia for the garfish. A striking, beaked, marine fish up to 60 cm (2 ft) long, with a backbone which turns bright green on cooking and a delicious flavour, found on most European coasts. It is also puff pastry and means semi-sweet when applied to wine.

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