What is another word for Minnows?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪnə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Minnows are small freshwater fish that belong to the carp family. They are commonly found in streams and rivers and are often used by fishermen as bait. There are several synonyms for the word "minnows" that are commonly used in English, including tiddlers, sprats, shiners, and dace. Tiddlers and sprats are particularly common in British English, while shiners and dace are more commonly used in American English. These synonyms are all used to refer to small, freshwater fish that typically grow to no more than a few inches in length and are commonly used as bait for larger fish.

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What are the hypernyms for Minnows?

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  • Other hypernyms:

    fauna, fish, aquatic animals.

Usage examples for Minnows

Neither has the shallows of Minnows at his command.
"Sympathetic Magic"
Paul Cameron Brown
You are a big fish amongst Minnows.
"Dixie Hart"
Will N. Harben
Trout, grayling, now and then a pike, as well as the smaller fry of Minnows and sticklebacks, are of course found in the streams.
"John Keble's Parishes"
Charlotte M Yonge

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