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
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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 notesIn 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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- luces
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Etymology
From Old French "lus/luis," ultimately from Latin "lucius," meaning pike.
Rhymes for luce
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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.
