Meaning & use
grindle
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A regional American name for the bowfin, a hardy freshwater fish known for its elongated body and ability to survive in low-oxygen water.
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Local anglers in the bayou call the bowfin a grindle and rarely keep it for eating.
The grindle thrashed on the line, putting up a surprisingly strong fight for its size.
A note on using this word
This colloquial name is used mainly in the southeastern United States, particularly around the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River basin.
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