Meaning & use
Tench
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A thick-bodied European freshwater fish related to the carp, with a greenish-brown color and small scales.
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The angler was thrilled to land a five-pound tench from the lake.
Tench thrive in still, weedy ponds and are prized by coarse fishermen.
A note on using this word
The species, Tinca tinca, was once believed in folklore to have healing properties, earning it the old nickname 'the doctor fish.'
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