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Definition of mummichog

mummichog

/ˈmʌm.ɪ.tʃɑːɡ/
mum · mi · chog
Plural:mummichogs
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mummichog Lexical Profile

mummichog Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small, highly resilient species of killifish native to the Atlantic coast of North America, known for its ability to tolerate extreme environmental fluctuations and widely used both as fishing bait and as a model organism in scientific research.

Example

"Because it can survive in heavily polluted waters with fluctuating salinity, the mummichog is frequently studied by researchers in aquatic toxicology."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Native American Narragansett (Algonquian) word 'mummichog', meaning 'they go in crowds', which describes the schooling behavior of the fish.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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