Lexic.us

Definition of Loach

1. Noun. Slender freshwater fishes of Eurasia and Africa resembling catfishes.

Definition of Loach

1. n. Any one of several small, fresh-water, cyprinoid fishes of the genera Cobitis, Nemachilus, and allied genera, having six or more barbules around the mouth. They are found in Europe and Asia. The common European species (N. barbatulus) is used as a food fish.

Definition of Loach

1. Noun. A bottom-feeding freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Loach

1. a freshwater fish [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Loach

1. Any one of several small, fresh water, cyprinoid fishes of the genera Cobitis, Nemachilus, and allied genera, having six or more barbules around the mouth. They are found in Europe and Asia. The common European species (N. Barbatulus) is used as a food fish. Origin: OE. Loche, F. Loche. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Loach

Other Resources: