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walleyed pike

American  

noun

  1. walleye.


Etymology

Origin of walleyed pike

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

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There, they used to pick blueberries, hunt moose and partridges, and fish walleyed pike and trout.

From New York Times Jun. 17, 2023

While savoring the life of a public man, Mr. Mondale loved to retreat by himself or with a friend to fish for trout or walleyed pike in Minnesota lakes reachable only by seaplane.

From New York Times Apr. 19, 2021

You can eat walleyed pike from Minnesota and see a chef from India baking bread in mud pots.

From Time Magazine Archive

At issue are 19th century treaties, recently upheld by the federal courts, that allow the Chippewa to spear spawning walleyed pike in the shallows of 178 northern Wisconsin lakes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both are ardent anglers, and Milton, who trolls for walleyed pike in Wisconsin's Land O'Lakes district, gives away no points to Ike.

From Time Magazine Archive

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