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Tench

Tench Meaning & Definition
Tench Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tench?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Tench: Tinca tinca

Related Terms | Find terms related to Tench:

See Also | cyprinid | cyprinid fish | genus Tinca | Tinca

Tench In Webster's Dictionary

\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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