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fishpond

American

[fish-pond] / ˈfɪʃˌpɒnd /

noun

a small pond containing fish, often one in which edible fish are raised for commercial purposes, as for stocking lakes and streams or wholesaling.

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at fish, pond

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fishpond

The area hosts an ancient Hawaiian fishpond being restored by community groups.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

Lahaina's royal fishpond devolved into a stagnant marsh, and plantation owners filled it in with coral rubble.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2023

The sun casts shadows of palms on the fishpond as more club members arrive in their boots and hats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2022

The 125-acre fishpond is a form of sustainable fishery management, which dates back 800 years.

From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2020

He wanted to build a fishpond, like the one he saw on YouTube.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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