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English
Alternative forms
snoek
Pronunciation
AHD|sno�ok, IPA|/snu�k/, SAMPA|/snu:k/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-u�k|-u�k
Etymology 1
D. snoek
Noun
en-noun
- A freshwater and marine fish of the family Centropomidae in the order Perciformes.
- A name for various other fishes.
Derived terms
bay snook
common snook
Etymology 2
From the 19th century; origin unknown
Noun
en-noun
- A disrespectful gesture.
Derived terms
cock a snook
snook-cocker
snook-cocking
Verb
to snook
- obsolete To sniff out.
Category:Fish
vi:snook
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