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Definition of longnose gar

longnose gar

Plural:longnose gars
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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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longitudinally
longlist
longneck
longnose gar
longship
longshoreman
longsighted

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Longnose gar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/longnose-gar
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