Pliny’s data allow for a more accurate biological identification of Gr. καλλαρίας with the Mediterranean poor cod/pouting (Trisopterus sp.), a hake-like fish which, unlike its close allies, displays a well-developed chin barbell. In this way the Greek fish name can be derived from καλλαρός, a synonym of βάρβαρος presumably used as an alternative name for the cock/hen/chicken also called Περσικὸς ὄρνις/ἀλέκτωρ ‘Persian bird/cock’. Diachronically, a semantic parallel of the ancient name can be found in the current ethnobiological nomenclature recorded in the Mediterranean area for Trisopterus sp. (poule de mer, lit. ‘sea-hen’ in southern France).

Ethnobiology and etymology. Greek καλλαρίας (a Mediterranean cod)

Andrea, Guasparri
2017-01-01

Abstract

Pliny’s data allow for a more accurate biological identification of Gr. καλλαρίας with the Mediterranean poor cod/pouting (Trisopterus sp.), a hake-like fish which, unlike its close allies, displays a well-developed chin barbell. In this way the Greek fish name can be derived from καλλαρός, a synonym of βάρβαρος presumably used as an alternative name for the cock/hen/chicken also called Περσικὸς ὄρνις/ἀλέκτωρ ‘Persian bird/cock’. Diachronically, a semantic parallel of the ancient name can be found in the current ethnobiological nomenclature recorded in the Mediterranean area for Trisopterus sp. (poule de mer, lit. ‘sea-hen’ in southern France).
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