BOWFINS

Noun

bowfins

plural of bowfin

Source: Wiktionary


BOWFIN

Bow"fin`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A voracious ganoid fish (Amia calva) found in the fresh waters of the United States; the mudfish; -- called also Johnny Grindle, and dogfish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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