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bowfin Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A primitive, predatory freshwater fish (Amia calva) native to eastern North America, characterized by a long dorsal fin, a cylindrical body, and a modified swim bladder that allows it to breathe atmospheric oxygen in poorly oxygenated waters.
Usage Example
"While exploring the swampy backwaters of the Mississippi River, the biologist netted a large mudfish that had surfaced to gulp air."
Strongest
mudfish
grindle
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dogfish
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bowfin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bowfin