Definition of Northern pike

1. Noun. Voracious piscivorous pike of waters of northern hemisphere.

Exact synonyms: Esox Lucius
Generic synonyms: Pike

Definition of Northern pike

1. Noun. A species of pike, ''Esox lucius''. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Northern Pike

northern flickers
northern flying squirrel
northern harrier
northern hawk owl
northern hawk owls
northern hemisphere
northern holly fern
northern lapwing
northern lapwings
northern lights
northern mammoth
northern oak fern
northern oriole
northern parula
northern phalarope
northern pike (current term)
northern pikes
northern pin oak
northern pitch pine
northern pocket gopher
northern porgy
northern raven
northern red-backed vole
northern red oak
northern screamer
northern scup
northern sea robin
northern shoveler
northern shovelers
northern shrike

Literary usage of Northern pike

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to Michigan by Kevin Hillstrom (1998)
"Rivers Southwestern Michigan holds several top fishing rivers, including the Cass (panfish, northern pike, catfish, white and smallmouth bass), ..."

2. Fishing in American Waters by Genio C. Scott (1869)
"The large pickerel taken in-the St. Lawrence River and in many Canadian waters is called by some the " great northern pike," of the family ..."

3. Fishing in American Waters by Genio C. Scott (1875)
"The lame pickerel taken in the St. Lawrence River and in many Canadian waters is called by some the "great northern pike,"of the family ..."

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