Complete Definition of "snook"

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Alternative forms
snoek

Pronunciation
AHD|sno�ok, IPA|/snu�k/, SAMPA|/snu:k/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-u�k|-u�k

Etymology 1
D. snoek

Noun
en-noun

  1. A freshwater and marine fish of the family Centropomidae in the order Perciformes.
  2. A name for various other fishes.

Derived terms
bay snook
common snook

Etymology 2
From the 19th century; origin unknown

Noun
en-noun

  1. A disrespectful gesture.

Derived terms
cock a snook
snook-cocker
snook-cocking

Verb
to snook

  1. obsolete To sniff out.

Category:Fish

vi:snook

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