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togue

American  
[tohg] / toʊg /

noun

Canadian.

plural

togues,

plural

togue
  1. lake trout.


Etymology

Origin of togue

First recorded in 1830–40; from Canadian French, from Eastern Algonquian, perhaps shortening of Mi'kmaq atoγwa·su “trout”

Example Sentences

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Togue Brawn, who owns Downeast Dayboat, a scallop purveyor, offers sea scallops that have been harvested in small quantities from different bays in Maine, each with a slightly distinct flavor and texture.

From New York Times

Once Poland was able to get the lake trout, or togue, to the surface, he managed to grab it with his hands and drag it into the boat.

From Fox News

The park on Monday is opening Togue Pond and Matagamon gates for vehicle access on the park’s Tote Road.

From Washington Times

Togue Brawn, owner of Maine scallop dealer Downeast Dayboat, said the meat quality was also a touch off this year.

From Seattle Times

Michel Togue said judges in Yaounde, the capital, sentenced 48-year-old Joseph Omgbwa to two years in prison and 19-year-old Nicolas Ntamack to one year.

From New York Times