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• noun (Context 1)
A small species of freshwater catfish (Noturus flavus) belonging to the madtom group, native to the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins of North America, distinguished by its yellowish-brown coloration, its habit of hiding under rocks in fast-moving streams, and its mildly venomous pectoral spines.
Usage Example
"While sampling the riffles of the creek, the aquatic biologist carefully handled a madtom to avoid being stung by its sharp spines."
Strong
madtom
Weak
catfish
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stonecat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stonecat