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Definition of tench

tench

/ˈtɛntʃ/
tench
Plural:tenches
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tench Lexical Profile

tench Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A thick-set, greenish European and Asian freshwater fish (Tinca tinca) belonging to the carp family, characterized by its very small scales and preference for quiet, weedy lakes and slow-moving rivers.

Example

"The angler waited patiently by the lily pads, hoping to reel in a large tench before the morning fog lifted."

• Rhymes for tench

• Nearby Words

tenancy
tenant
tenantless
tench
tend
tendency
tender

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'tenche', borrowed from Old French 'tenche', from Late Latin 'tinca', referring to the same 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 Tench. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tench
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