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Definition of spotted gar

spotted gar

Plural:spotted gars
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spotted gar Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A species of primitive, predatory freshwater fish native to North America, characterized by an elongated, spear-like snout, sharp teeth, and prominent dark spots covering its head, body, and fins.

Example

"While surveying the ecology of the Mississippi River basin, the marine biologist documented a large spotted gar lurking near the submerged vegetation."

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• Nearby Words

spotted bush snake
spotted corydoras
spotted eagle ray
spotted gar
spotted leaf-nosed snake
spotted puffer
spotted python

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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 Spotted gar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spotted gar
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