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Definition of round whitefish
round whitefish
Plural:round whitefish
• noun
1
North American A species of freshwater salmonid fish (Prosopium cylindraceum) native to cold lakes and streams across northern North America and northeastern Asia, distinguished by its elongated, cylindrical body.
Example
"Anglers fishing in the cold, clear streams of Alaska frequently catch round whitefish alongside Arctic grayling and trout."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Round whitefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/round%20whitefish