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Definition of goonch

goonch

/ɡuːntʃ/
goonch
Plural:goonch
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goonch Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A very large, predatory freshwater catfish of the genus Bagarius, native to the major river systems of South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its sharp teeth, wide mouth, and sometimes enormous size.

Example

"The angler journeyed to the Himalayan foothills in hopes of catching a massive goonch in the turbulent waters of the Kali River."

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• Nearby Words

gooiness
goolies
goon
goonch
goony
goop
goopiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Hindi 'gū̃ch' (गूँछ), the local name for this giant river catfish in the Indian subcontinent.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goonch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goonch
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