zander
Zander (noun) means a large freshwater fish related to the perch, native to European rivers and lakes and prized by anglers. Example: “He hooked a decent-sized zander in the reservoir at dusk.”
How to Use Zander
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA predatory freshwater fish similar to a pike-perch, popular in European fishing.
Word Forms
zanders plural, zander plural, Zanders plural
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He hooked a decent-sized _____ in the reservoir at dusk.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Zander, itself traced back through Middle Low German to a Slavic source; it's a doublet of the French-derived word "sandre."
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What does “zander” mean?
The word “zander” means a large freshwater fish related to the perch, native to European rivers and lakes and prized by anglers. In plain terms, a predatory freshwater fish similar to a pike-perch, popular in European fishing.
How do you pronounce “zander”?
“Zander” is pronounced ZAN-duh (/ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “zander” in a sentence?
Here is “zander” used in a sentence: “He hooked a decent-sized zander in the reservoir at dusk.”
What is another word for “zander”?
Words with a similar meaning to “zander” include sandari, sander, sandre, sannat, schill and zant.
What part of speech is “zander”?
“Zander” is a noun.
Where does the word “zander” come from?
The word “zander” comes from French. Borrowed from German Zander, itself traced back through Middle Low German to a Slavic source; it's a doublet of the French-derived word "sandre.".
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