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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Trinectes maculatus, a small flatfish found along the coast of parts of North America.
2. 2
   useless as food; in coastal streams from Maine to Texas and Panama wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

hogchoketrinectes maculatus

Etymology

Said to be from hog + choker, because the scaly fish could get stuck in the throats of pigs when fed to them.

Related phrases

north america

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