largemouth bass

noun

large·​mouth bass ˈlärj-ˌmau̇th- How to pronounce largemouth bass (audio)
: a large North American black bass (Micropterus salmoides) that is blackish green above and lighter below and has the maxillary bones of the upper jaw extending to behind the eyes

called also largemouth, largemouth black bass

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Across the expansive grounds are three creeks and six ponds stocked with largemouth bass and catfish. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024 The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources added young largemouth bass, channel catfish and other species to the pond, which is now larger and deeper than before the restoration project. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2024 In 1975, Florida legislature named the largemouth bass the official state freshwater fish, according to the Florida Department of State. Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2024 This recipe, from chef and angler Ford Fry, is perfect for saltwater species like snapper, grouper, or striped bass, but there’s no reason why a three-pound largemouth bass couldn’t be subbed in with fantastic results. The Editors, Field & Stream, 4 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for largemouth bass 

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First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of largemouth bass was in 1856

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“Largemouth bass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largemouth%20bass. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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largemouth bass

noun
large·​mouth bass ˌlärj-ˌmau̇th- How to pronounce largemouth bass (audio)
: a large North American bass of warm slow-moving waters that is blackish green above and lighter or whitish below

called also largemouth black bass

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