freshwater drum

noun

, Ichthyology.

1. an edible drum, Aplodinotus grunniens, of the fresh waters of North and Central America, sometimes reaching a weight of 60 pounds (27 kilograms).

Word History and Origins

Origin of freshwater drum¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The third group is composed of channel catfish, flathead, and freshwater drum.

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