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gar

 

[ ษกษ‘r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish species

Gar refers to a long-bodied, bony fish belonging to the family Lepisosteidae, which inhabit freshwater and brackish environments in North America and Central America. These fish are characterized by their elongated bodies, sharp teeth, and armored scales. They are often found in slow-moving waters and are known for their predatory behavior.

Synonyms

bony fish, lepisosteid

Examples of usage

  • I caught a large gar at the lake.
  • The gar swam silently beneath the surface.
  • He studied the feeding habits of the gar.

Translations

Translations of the word "gar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gar

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gar

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผฝๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gar

Etymology

The word 'gar' has its origins in the Old English term 'gรฆrs,' which referred to a type of fish. It is believed to have derived from Proto-Germanic '*grazล,' which means 'to graze' or 'to eat.' The use of the term 'gar' to describe this specific type of fish became more prominent in Middle English as the ecological study of aquatic life evolved. Gars have a long history in North America, where they have been present for millions of years. They are often noted for their unique physical characteristics, such as their elongated bodies and formidable teeth, which have made them a notable subject in both fishing communities and scientific studies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,692, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.