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ˈpænˌfɪʃpan·fish

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. panfishnoun

    any of numerous small food fishes; especially those caught with hook and line and not available on the market

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  1. panfishnoun

    fish that are suitable for cooking in a frying pan by virtue both of size and taste; panfish are caught primarily for eating, rather than for sport

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  1. panfish

    Panfish is a term used to describe small freshwater fish which are suitable for cooking in a pan, typically served in a single serving. Some examples include species such as perch, sunfish, crappie, and bluegill. The name refers less to a specific type of fish and more to their size and the manner in which they are typically cooked.

Wikidata

  1. Panfish

    A panfish, also spelled pan-fish or pan fish, is an edible game fish that usually doesn't outgrow the size of a frying pan. The term is also commonly used by anglers to refer to any small catch that will fit in a pan, but is large enough to be legal. However its definition and usage varies with geographical region. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term was first recorded in 1796 in American Cookery, the first known cookbook written by an American.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of panfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of panfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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