tusky

Meanings

• A large, freshwater fish native to the Great Lakes and some northern American rivers.

  - "The tusky fought bravely against the angler's hook."
  - "In the wild, tuskies can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh up to 20 pounds."

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Rhymes

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tusks , muss , fuss , russ , duress , stress , press , impress

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Homophones

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1. Tusky () :
   

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Variants

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tusche , tusches

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Tusky (fish)", "description"=>"A large, freshwater fish native to the Great Lakes and some northern American rivers."}, {"term"=>"Tusky (slang)", "description"=>"A slang term used to refer to someone who is difficult to deal with or is always causing trouble."}

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Etymology

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The word 'tusky' is believed to have originated from the Algonquian language, specifically the Ojibwe or Chippewa language.

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Related Concepts

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1. Great Lakes: A group of five freshwater lakes located in the eastern part of North America. The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world by total area.

2. Fish species: A group of organisms that belong to the phylum Chordata and the subphylum Vertebrata. Fish species have gills that enable them to extract oxygen from water and expel carbon dioxide. Fish species have a streamlined body shape and fins that help them move efficiently through water.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the tusky fish is considered a symbol of strength and power. In some Native American tribes, the tusky fish is believed to possess supernatural powers and is often used in various rituals and ceremonies.

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