tench

/tɛntʃ/
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Other forms: tenches

Definitions of tench
  1. noun
    freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water
    synonyms: Tinca tinca
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    type of:
    cyprinid, cyprinid fish
    soft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales
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