pumpkinseed

[puhmp-kin-seed]

pumpkinseed Definition

a North American freshwater fish, typically olive-green or brown with dark vertical bars on the sides and a bright orange spot on the base of each scale.

Using pumpkinseed: Examples

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  • Example

    The pumpkinseed is a popular game fish.

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    Pumpkinseed is a common name for Lepomis gibbosus.

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Summary: pumpkinseed in Brief

A 'pumpkinseed' [puhmp-kin-seed] is a freshwater fish native to North America. It is characterized by its olive-green or brown color, dark vertical bars on the sides, and a bright orange spot on the base of each scale. It is a popular game fish and is also known as Lepomis gibbosus.