mudcat

• Существительное, обозначающее вид крупного сома, обитающего в центральной части США, характеризующегося плоской головой и выступающей челюстью, мясо которого часто разводят и употребляют в пищу как бесчешуйчатую рыбу на юге США.

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.

   Съедобная рыба

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

   Synonymsbullheadcatfishchannel 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.

   Вид сома

   • 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.

   Synonymsflathead catfish