Tautog
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɔːtɒɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tautog is a noun meaning A fish of the wrasse family found in salt water off of eastern North America from Nova Scotia to South Carolina (Tautoga onitis).
Meaning
A fish of the wrasse family found in salt water off of eastern North America from Nova Scotia to South Carolina (Tautoga onitis).
Example Sentences
The fish he found were nothing unusual: cunner and tautog, small fish generally found around pilings or rocky shores, and one weakfish.
Word Forms
- tautogs
Synonyms for tautog
Depending on context, synonyms include blackfish, tog.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blackfish, oysterfish, tautaug, bergall, tallywag, tarpum.
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