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ronco [rong-koh] ExamplesWord Origin noun, plural ron·cos.
- 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 Examples from the Web for ronco Contemporary Examples of ronco
RONCO has not responded to queries for comment on the contract.
Why the U.S. Paid Karzai’s Top Aide
Eli Lake, Josh Rogin
December 18, 2013
Historical Examples of ronco
He failed, and withdrew once more to Ronco, the second day remaining indecisive.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
William Milligan Sloane
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
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
Say that in the next six months there are half a dozen failures like Ronco’s and that a panic sets in.
F. Marion Crawford
There is a house at Ronco where refreshments and excellent Faido beer can be had.
Selections from Previous Works
Samuel Butler