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Bluegill - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A bluegill is a small freshwater fish, commonly found in North American lakes and ponds. It is known for its distinctive blue gill cover and is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

bluegill

/ˈbluːɡɪl/ /ˈbluːɡɪl/

Definition:

A freshwater sunfish native to North America, known for its blue gill cover and popularity in angling.

Synonyms:

bream, sunfish, panfish

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms; context-dependent) predator, non-fish

Common Collocations:

catch a bluegill, fish for bluegill, bluegill population

Derivatives:

bluegills (plural), bluegilling (gerund)

Usage Tips:

Use "bluegill" to refer to the fish species; avoid confusion with other sunfish by specifying its distinct blue gill cover.

Common Phrases:

"happy as a bluegill, " "bluegill hotspot, " "reel in a bluegill"

Etymology:

Derived from "blue" (color of gill cover) + "gill" (respiratory organ), first recorded in the mid-19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The bluegill is a common catch in freshwater lakes.
  • 2. Children enjoy fishing for bluegill near the shore.
  • 3. The pond is stocked with bluegill and bass.
  • 4. Bluegills thrive in warm, weedy waters.

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