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horned pout

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horned pout

–noun
a bullhead, esp. the brown bullhead.
Also called hornpout.


Origin:
1830–40
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horned pout  
n.  See hornpout.
horn·pout   (hôrn'pout')   
n.  A freshwater catfish (Ictalurus nebulosus) native to eastern North America, having a large head with barbels. Also called horned pout.
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