mudcat

• Substantiv, das eine Art großer Wels bezeichnet, der im mittleren Teil der USA lebt, einen flachen Kopf und einen vorstehenden Kiefer hat und dessen Fleisch im Süden der USA häufig als schuppenloser Speisefisch gegessen wird.

A noun referring to a type of large catfish native to central United States, characterized by a flattened head and projecting jaw, whose flesh is often farmed and consumed as a scaleless food fish in the southern United States.

1. Edible fishB1formalamerican

   The flesh of a scaleless food fish native to the southern United States, often raised in aquaculture.

   Essbarer Fisch

   • They served fried mudcat at the local fish fry.
   • Mudcat is a popular ingredient in Southern cuisine.
   • The restaurant specializes in farmed mudcat dishes.

   Synonymebullheadcatfishchannel catfishflathead catfish

2. Type of catfishB1formalamerican

   A large catfish species found in central United States, characterized by a flattened head and a projecting lower jaw.

   Welsart

   • The mudcat can grow to impressive sizes in rivers.
   • Anglers often catch mudcat in the Mississippi River basin.
   • This species of mudcat has a distinctive flat head.

   Synonymeflathead catfish