goujon
- noun
- /ˈɡuːʒɒn/
- US
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goujon
- Locals pride themselves on their traditional recipes for cooking goujon caught from regional rivers.
Examples
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Fishermen in the Mississippi often catch the massive goujon during the summer months.
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The goujon is known for its distinctive flattened head and strong jaws.
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The goujon is known for its unique jaw structure.
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Did you catch a goujon while fishing yesterday?
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The goujon is known for its distinctive flat head and prominent jaw, making it easy to identify in the rivers of the Midwest.
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Many anglers are excited to catch a goujon due to its size and unique appearance compared to other catfish.
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During the fishing tournament, participants shared tips on how to catch the elusive goujon found in the central United States.
Synonyms
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A fish with whisker-like feelers often eaten as food
A large freshwater catfish with a flat head and a lower jaw that sticks out
A large catfish with a wide flat head and a lower jaw that sticks out
A large river fish with a flat head and a long pointed nose found in central United States
A large freshwater fish with a flat head and long spoon-shaped snout for finding food in muddy water
A large catfish from US rivers and lakes that people often eat
Surface Forms
Etymology
Goujon comes from the French word goujon, which used to mean 'small river fish'. That image of a fish that lives on the river bottom helps explain why fishermen gave the name to a large catfish with a flattened head and strong jaw.