noun

Garrick

GA-rihk

Garrick (noun) means a large predatory fish, also called the leerfish, found along African and Mediterranean coasts. Example: “Anglers prize the garrick for its powerful fight on the line.”

noun

A large predatory fish, also called the leerfish, found along African and Mediterranean coasts.

"Anglers prize the garrick for its powerful fight on the line."

Word forms

garricks plural

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Etymology

From Old English *Gārrīċ (from gār (“spear”) + rīċ), from Proto-Germanic *Gaizarīks. Doublet of Gaiseric.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Garrick

Warrick

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Garrick” mean?

The word “Garrick” means a large predatory fish, also called the leerfish, found along African and Mediterranean coasts.

How do you pronounce “Garrick”?

“Garrick” is pronounced GA-rihk (/ˈɡæɹɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Garrick” in a sentence?

Here is “Garrick” used in a sentence: “Anglers prize the garrick for its powerful fight on the line.”

What part of speech is “Garrick”?

“Garrick” is a noun.