Muskellunge: meaning, definitions and examples
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muskellunge
[ หmสskษหlสล ]
fish species
The muskellunge, also known as muskie or musky, is a large freshwater fish native to North America. It is a voracious predator with sharp teeth and a long body, typically reaching lengths of over 4 feet. Muskellunge are prized by anglers for their size and fighting ability.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The muskellunge is considered one of the top game fish in North America.
- Anglers often spend hours trying to catch a trophy muskie.
- The muskie's powerful strikes make it a challenging fish to reel in.
Translations
Translations of the word "muskellunge" in other languages:
๐ต๐น muskellunge
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคธเฅเคเฅเคฒเฅเคเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Muskelunge
๐ฎ๐ฉ muskellunge
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะบะตะปัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ muskellunge
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใฑใฉใณใธ
๐ซ๐ท muskellunge
๐ช๐ธ muskellunge
๐น๐ท muskellunge
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จธ์ค์ผ๋ ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณูููููุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ muskellunge
๐ธ๐ฐ muskellunge
๐จ๐ณ ้บ้ฆ้ฒ้ฑผ
๐ธ๐ฎ muskellunge
๐ฎ๐ธ muskellunge
๐ฐ๐ฟ muskellunge
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแกแแแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ muskellunge
๐ฒ๐ฝ muskellunge
Etymology
The word 'muskellunge' originates from the Ojibwe word maashkinoozhe, which means 'ugly pike'. The Ojibwe people used this term to describe the fish due to its elongated shape and fierce appearance. Muskellunge have been an important species in Native American folklore and have become a popular game fish in North America.