muskellunge

• Существительное, обозначающее очень крупную североамериканскую щуку, ценимую как объект спортивной рыбалки за её размер и бойцовские качества.

A noun referring to a very large North American pike, prized as a game fish for its size and fighting ability.

1. A large North American game fishC1formalamerican

   A very large predatory freshwater fish native to North America, known for its elongated body and sharp teeth, highly prized by sport fishermen.

   Щука-маскинонг

   • He spent the whole weekend trying to catch a muskellunge in the lake.
   • The muskellunge can grow to over 60 pounds in weight.
   • Local anglers consider the muskellunge the ultimate trophy fish.

   Synonymsmusky

2. Flesh of the fish used as foodC1formalamericanculinary

   The meat of the muskellunge, which is edible and sometimes prepared as food.

   Мясо щуки-маскинонга

   • The restaurant served grilled muskellunge with lemon butter sauce.
   • Muskellunge fillets are often baked or fried.
   • He prefers the taste of muskellunge over other freshwater fish.