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quillback

/kwɪlbæk/ noun · British & US
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What does quillback mean?

noun

A type of catfish with a distinctive quill-like dorsal fin. A quillback is a medium-sized freshwater fish found in North America.

Example

"The angler carefully baited his hook with a juicy worm, hoping to catch a quillback in the murky river."

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