largemouth
/ˈlɑrdʒˌmaʊθ/
noun
- A large freshwater fish (Micropterus salmoides) with a mouth that extends past its eye, popular among anglers.
- He caught a five-pound largemouth in the lake last weekend.
- The pond is stocked with largemouth for sport fishing.
- Largemouth are known for putting up a strong fight when hooked.
adjective
- Having a large mouth, especially referring to a type of fish.
- She studied the feeding habits of largemouth species.
- The aquarium has a display of largemouth fish from local rivers.
- The largemouth bass is one of the most sought-after game fish in North America.