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cisco

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Noun — Any of several freshwater fish species found in cold North American lakes, related to whitefish.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

lake herring

Etymology

From French ciscoette, borrowed from the Ojibwe word siscowet.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cisco” mean?

The word “cisco” means any of several freshwater fish species found in cold North American lakes, related to whitefish. In plain terms, a cold-water lake fish native to North America.

How do you pronounce “cisco”?

“Cisco” is pronounced SIHS-koh (/ˈsɪskəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cisco” in a sentence?

Here is “cisco” used in a sentence: “Anglers on the lake were hoping to catch cisco for smoking.”

What part of speech is “cisco”?

“Cisco” is a noun.

Where does the word “cisco” come from?

The word “cisco” comes from French. From French ciscoette, borrowed from the Ojibwe word siscowet.

Is “cisco” a common word?

“Cisco” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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