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peamouth

American  
[pee-mouth] / ˈpiˌmaʊθ /

noun

plural

peamouths

  1. a minnow, Mylocheilus caurinus, of northwestern U.S. and British Columbian waters.

Etymology

Origin of peamouth

pea 1 + mouth

Example Sentences

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SUN Ranger program to learn about peamouth minnows and watersheds, 2 p.m.

From Seattle Times

We were bothered by peamouth chubs, but it didn't prevent Good from putting on a real show.

From Seattle Times

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