freshwater drum

noun

, Ichthyology.

1. an edible drum, Aplodinotus grunniens, of the fresh waters of North and Central America, sometimes reaching a weight of 60 pounds (27 kilograms).

Word History and Origins

Origin of freshwater drum¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The Department of Environmental Conservation says freshwater drum, also called sheephead, are growing much bigger than they ever have in New York waters.

From Washington Times

The freshwater drum caught by Jason Bair, of Macedon, on June 16 weighed 36 pounds, beating the previous state record set last year by more than 6 pounds.

From Washington Times

Jody David says most of the fish are buffalo fish, freshwater drum and a few catfish.

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It broke the previous state record for freshwater drum by more than 3 pounds.

From Washington Times

Freshwater drum are also called sheepshead and are easily identified by their pronounced blunt head.

From Washington Times