pickerel

• Substantivo que designa a carne de filhote ou de lúcio pequeno, bem como algumas espécies norte-americanas de lúcio de pequeno porte.

A noun referring to the flesh of a young or small pike, or any of several North American species of small pike.

1. Flesh of young or small pikeB2formal

   The edible meat of a young or small pike fish, often used in cooking.

   Carne de filhote de lúcio

   • The restaurant served pan-fried pickerel with lemon butter.
   • Pickerel has a mild, flaky texture similar to other white fish.
   • He caught a small pike and prepared pickerel for dinner.

2. North American small pikeB2formalamerican

   Any of several species of small pike native to North America, belonging to the genus Esox.

   Peixe-cachorro

   • The pickerel is a common freshwater fish in Canadian lakes.
   • Anglers often target pickerel for sport fishing.
   • This species of pickerel is known for its aggressive feeding habits.