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pike1

Syllabification: (pike)
Pronunciation: /pīk/

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Definition of pike

noun (plural same)

  • a long-bodied predatory freshwater fish with a pointed snout and large teeth, of both North America and Eurasia.
    • Family Esocidae and genus Esox: five species, including the widespread northern pike (E. lucius)
  • used in names of other predatory fish with large teeth, e.g., garpike.

Origin:

Middle English: from pike2 (because of the fish's pointed jaw)

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Definition of pike in the British & World English dictionary