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Squeteague
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What's The Definition Of Squeteague?Synonyms | Synonyms for Squeteague: Related Terms | Find terms related to Squeteague: See Also | Squeteague In Webster's Dictionary \Sque*teague"\ (skw[-e]*t[=e]g"), n. [from the North
American Indian name.] (Zo["o]l.)
An American sci[ae]noid fish ({Cynoscion regalis}), abundant
on the Atlantic coast of the United States, and much valued
as a food fish. It is of a bright silvery color, with
iridescent reflections. Called also {weakfish}, {squitee},
{chickwit}, and {sea trout}. The spotted squeteague ({C.
nebulosus}) of the Southern United States is a similar fish,
but the back and upper fins are spotted with black. It is
called also {spotted weakfish}, and, locally, {sea trout},
and {sea salmon}.
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