may-gret

Definitions

1. noun

a type of flatfish, especially one of the species Scophthalmus rhombus or Scophthalmus aquosus.

“The chef served a delicious maigret with a side of vegetables.”

2. proper noun

a French surname and a name of a series of detective novels by Georges Simenon featuring the character Inspector Maigret.

“Maigret’s character has been portrayed by many actors in film adaptations.”