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Definition of longnose gar

longnose gar

Plural:longnose gars
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longnose gar Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A primitive, predatory freshwater fish native to North and Central America, characterized by a cylindrical body, tough diamond-shaped scales, and an exceptionally elongated, narrow snout filled with sharp teeth.

Example

"While kayaking on the slow-moving river, we spotted a longnose gar basking near the surface of the water."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

The name combines 'longnose', referring to its exceptionally elongated snout, and 'gar', derived from Old English 'gār' meaning 'spear' or 'dart', referencing the fish's slender, piercing shape.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Longnose gar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/longnose gar
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