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tullibee

tullibee

1 9.9
A small freshwater fish found in northern lakes of North America
  • noun
  • /ˈtʌlɪˌbi/
  • US
: tullibee
  • The tullibee is a popular choice for those seeking a mild-flavored freshwater fish.

Examples

  • Many anglers enjoy catching tullibee during ice fishing season.

  • The lake is known for its abundant tullibee population, attracting many anglers each year.

  • During the winter, ice fishers often hope to catch a large tullibee for dinner.

  • Scientists study the tullibee to monitor the health of freshwater ecosystems in the region.

  • The tullibee is known for its delicate flavor.

  • Many anglers enjoy catching tullibees in the summer.

  • At Mille Lacs Lake, you can find a variety of fish, including tullibee, which are often used in local recipes.

Synonyms

lake whitefish
vstullibee
  • US
1 5.0

A freshwater fish that lives in lakes and people catch to eat

is limited to northern US and Canada lakes and described as small
lake herring
vstullibee
  • US
1 6.9

A fish from cold North American lakes often eaten as food

is described as a small freshwater lake species without food emphasis
cisco
vstullibee
  • US
1 9.2

A small silver fish that lives in cold deep northern lakes like the Great Lakes

is a small freshwater whitefish found in northern lakes generally

Surface Forms

tullibee singular
tullibees plural

Etymology

The word tullibee comes from an Indigenous North American name for this lake fish. Like the simpler English word whitefish, it names a 'small whitefish', so tullibee today means a small freshwater whitefish found in northern US and Canada.