Fishlessness

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Absence of fish. uncountable

    "To be able to enjoy a blank day despite its fishlessness is, however, not only possible but essential. I adore casting a fly down a perfect piece of water provided the slightest chance of a fish exists."

Example

More examples

"To be able to enjoy a blank day despite its fishlessness is, however, not only possible but essential. I adore casting a fly down a perfect piece of water provided the slightest chance of a fish exists."

Etymology

From fishless + -ness.

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