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hogsucker

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Hypentelium nigricans, a species of fish found throughout the Mississippi river basin, growing up to two feet in length.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hogmolly, northern hogsucker

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From hog + sucker.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Cherokee: ᏓᎶᎨ (daloge) — fish
  • Polish: Hypentelium nigricans — fish