tench
a freshwater food fish, Tinca tinca, of Europe and Asia that can survive short periods out of water.
Origin of tench
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Carp and tench are exceedingly shy fish and both prefer muddy and weedy ponds to a clear running stream.
The Sportswoman's Library, v. 2 | VariousWatkin tench, Capt. Lieutenant, as a soldier for one tour more of three years.
The Voyage Of Governor Phillip To Botany Bay | Arthur PhillipAnd Dorion mentions river tench also, in his book on Fishes.
An excursion into the country had been undertaken this month by Captain tench and some other officers.
An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Vol. 1 | David CollinsHere are countless frogs, and fish--tench; also a boat that belongs to the man who rents the fishing.
Alone | Norman Douglas
British Dictionary definitions for tench
/ (tɛntʃ) /
a European freshwater cyprinid game fish, Tinca tinca, having a thickset dark greenish body with a barbel at each side of the mouth
Origin of tench
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