snook

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1snook

noun \ˈsnk, ˈsnük\
plural snook or snooks

Definition of SNOOK

1
: a large vigorous bony fish (Centropomus undecimalis of the family Centropomidae) of coastal and brackish waters that is an important food and sport fish
2
: any of various marine fishes of the same family as the snook

Origin of SNOOK

Dutch snoek pike, snook
First Known Use: 1697

Rhymes with SNOOK

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