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Definition of choupique

choupique

/ʃuːˈpiːk/
chou · pique
Plural:choupiques
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choupique Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A primitive freshwater bony fish native to eastern North America, known scientifically as Amia calva and commonly referred to elsewhere as the bowfin or mudfish, typically found in sluggish backwaters and swamps.

Example

"During their weekend trip to the bayou, the fishermen caught a large choupique hiding among the submerged cypress roots."

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• Rhymes for choupique

• Nearby Words

chorizo
chorokhi
chough
choupique
choux
chow
chow mein

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Louisiana French from the Choctaw word 'shupik', referring to the mudfish or bowfin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Choupique. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/choupique
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