mudcat

• Nom désignant un grand poisson-chat d'eau douce des États-Unis, notamment l'espèce à tête plate, caractérisé par une tête large et aplatie et une mâchoire inférieure proéminente. Sa chair est appréciée et il est souvent élevé ou pêché dans le sud des États-Unis.

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.

   Poisson-chat comestible

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

   Synonymesbullheadcatfishchannel 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.

   Barbue de rivière

   • 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.

   Synonymesflathead catfish