calico bass

[ bas ]

noun

1. the black crappie. crappie

Word History and Origins

Origin of calico bass¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

The black-bass and calico-bass lie in open water, adjacent to the patches of lily-pads or bonnets.

From Project Gutenberg

In general features it resembles the calico-bass very much, though to the trained eye the differences are very apparent.

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In coloration it is much paler than the calico-bass, and the markings are not so dark or in such large spots or blotches.

From Project Gutenberg

I first became acquainted with the calico-bass during my residence in Wisconsin, many years ago.

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