fish culture
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fish culture
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Some of the plans and apparatus suggested would not be suitable for fish culture on a large scale, but my object has been to confine myself entirely to operations on a small scale.
From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward
The stock of coarse fish may be improved by fish culture just as much as a stock of trout.
From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward
The story of Mr. Walton's tenancy of sixteen years is thus an interesting chapter in fish culture.
From Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler by Senior, William
To these gentlemen the country is much indebted for the knowledge derived from their zeal and success in fish culture.
From Soil Culture by Walden, J. H.
La Motte—he broke the soil, planted vines and orchards, instituted commercial fish culture, built a mansion renowned in its day, was defeated by the soil, and passed.
From John Barleycorn by London, Jack
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