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Meaning of TENCH

Pronunciation:  tench

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water
 

TENCH is a 5 letter word that starts with T.

 

 Synonyms: Tinca tinca
 
 See Also: cyprinid, cyprinid fish, genus Tinca, Tinca

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tench\, n. [OF. tenche, F. tanche, L. tinca.] (Zo["o]l.)
A European fresh-water fish ({Tinca tinca}, or {T. vulgaris})
allied to the carp. It is noted for its tenacity of life.

 

 

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