tench
What is another word for tench? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A species of freshwater fish, Tinca tinca, often caught by anglers in still or slow-moving water.
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How to use tench
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
catch a tench
tench fishing
a stocked tench
a shoal of tench
This is a plain, everyday word used mainly by anglers and naturalists.
Etymology
Tench developed from Middle English tenche, which was taken from Old French tenche. That word in turn goes back to Late Latin tinca.
Full origin of tench →Frequently asked questions
What kind of fish is a tench?
It is a freshwater fish, Tinca tinca, popular with anglers who fish still or slow-moving waters such as canals, ponds and lakes.
Where does the word tench come from?
It developed from Middle English tenche, which came from Old French tenche and ultimately from Late Latin tinca.
What is the scientific name for tench?
Its scientific name is Tinca tinca.
