smallmouth bass

small·mouth bass

(smôl′mouth′ băs)

A North American freshwater food and game fish (Micropterus dolomieu) having a shorter upper jaw than the similar largemouth bass.

smallmouth bass

(ˈsmɔːlˌmaʊθ ˈbæs)

(Animals) a North American freshwater black bass, Micropterus dolomieu, that is a popular game fish

small•mouth bass

(ˈsmɔlˌmaʊθ ˈbæs)
n.

a North American freshwater game fish, Micropterus dolomieui, yellowish green above and lighter below, having the lower jaw extending to the eye. Compare largemouth bass.

[1880–85, Amer.]

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Noun	1.	smallmouth bass - flesh of smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieu, smallmouth, smallmouth black bass, smallmouthed bass, smallmouthed black bass, smallmouth bass - a variety of black bass; the angle of the jaw falls below the eye freshwater bass, bass - any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus)
	2.	smallmouth bass - a variety of black bass; the angle of the jaw falls below the eye Micropterus dolomieu, smallmouth, smallmouth black bass, smallmouthed bass, smallmouthed black bass black bass - widely distributed and highly prized American freshwater game fishes (sunfish family) smallmouth bass - flesh of smallmouth bass

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achigan à petite bouche

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