panfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any fish that is suitable for cooking in a frying pan by virtue of its size and taste.

Etymology

Compound from English pan (all, pan, forehead, face) + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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