noun
Meaning 1
Any of various ray-finned fish in the genus Moxostoma.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: jumprock, mullet
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
redhorse
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noun
Meaning 2
North American sucker with reddish fins
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: redhorse sucker
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sucker
History
Etymology
From red + horse. So named because of the red fins on many species, although the animal's similarity to a horse is unclear.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Cherokee: ᎣᎵᎦ (oliga) — ray-finned fish