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Definition of tautog

tautog

/tɔːˈtɔːɡ/
tau · tog
Plural:tautogs
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tautog Lexical Profile

tautog Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A stout-bodied, dark-colored wrasse (Tautoga onitis) native to the western Atlantic coast of North America, recognized by its thick lips and powerful teeth used for crushing crustaceans and mollusks.

Example

"The anglers set out at dawn, dropping crab baits near the rocky breakwater in hopes of catching a large tautog."

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• Rhymes for tautog

• Nearby Words

tauten
tautly
tautness
tautog
tavda
tavern
taverna

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Narragansett 'tautauog' (plural of 'taut'), literally meaning 'sheep's head', referring to the facial appearance 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 Tautog. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tautog
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