noun

luce

loos

Luce (noun) means a fully grown pike, the freshwater fish. Example: “The angler proudly held up a large luce caught from the lake.”

noun

A fully grown pike, the freshwater fish.

"The angler proudly held up a large luce caught from the lake."

How to use luce

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned name for a mature pike fish.

When to use it

Archaic; rarely used outside heraldry or historical texts, where a pike symbol is called a "luce."

luces plural

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From Old French "lus/luis," ultimately from Latin "lucius," meaning pike.

Origin: Latin

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What does “luce” mean?

The word “luce” means a fully grown pike, the freshwater fish. In plain terms, an old-fashioned name for a mature pike fish.

How do you pronounce “luce”?

“Luce” is pronounced loos (/luːs/ in IPA).

How do you use “luce” in a sentence?

Here is “luce” used in a sentence: “The angler proudly held up a large luce caught from the lake.”

What part of speech is “luce”?

“Luce” is a noun.

Where does the word “luce” come from?

The word “luce” comes from Latin. From Old French "lus/luis," ultimately from Latin "lucius," meaning pike.