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Definition of esox
esox
/ˈiːsɑːks/
e · sox
Plural:esox
esox Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of predatory freshwater fish in the family Esocidae, native to the Northern Hemisphere, which includes the pikes, pickerels, and muskellunge, characterized by an elongated body, flat snout, and sharp teeth.
Example
"The angler cast his lure near the weed bed, hoping to attract a large esox lurking in the shadows."
Synonyms
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Typically capitalized and italicized as 'Esox' when referring strictly to the taxonomic genus, but often used in lowercase by anglers as a general term for pikes and muskellunge.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'esox', referring to a large fish in the Rhine (likely a salmon or sturgeon at the time), which itself is of Celtic origin.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Esox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/esox