noun
Uncommon
cisco
SIHS-koh
Cisco (noun) means any of several freshwater fish species found in cold North American lakes, related to whitefish. Example: “Anglers on the lake were hoping to catch cisco for smoking.”
noun
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Any of several freshwater fish species found in cold North American lakes, related to whitefish.
"Anglers on the lake were hoping to catch cisco for smoking."
How to use cisco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cold-water lake fish native to North America.
When to use it
A regional/fishing term; capitalised "Cisco" is also a well-known tech company name, unrelated in origin.
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Word forms
- Plural
- ciscos, ciscoes
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Etymology
From French ciscoette, borrowed from the Ojibwe word siscowet.
Synonyms
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lake herring
Rhymes for cisco
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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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