Minnow

noun

/ˈmɪnəʊ/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA small freshwater fish of the carp family, Phoxinus phoxinus.

2.nounAny small fish.

3.nounA relatively small and insignificant person or organization.

4.verbTo fish for minnows.

5.verbTo fish (especially for trout) using a minnow as bait.

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