1. containing little or no meat; suitable for days of fasting
Usage: archaic; religious context

1. a large European sea fish of the drum family
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The monks observed maigre days during Lent.
• She prepared a maigre soup with vegetables and broth.
• The maigre is prized by Mediterranean fishermen.
• Traditional maigre meals excluded all meat products.
• The restaurant served maigre dishes on Fridays.