largemouth
UK: ˈlɑːdʒmaʊθ | US: ˈlɑːrdʒmaʊθ
n. A type of fish, specifically the largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), known for its large mouth.
The word "largemouth" is a compound formed by combining "large" (from Old French large, meaning "broad" or "big") and "mouth" (from Old English mūþ, meaning "oral opening"). It directly describes the distinctive physical feature of the fish—its notably large mouth—which aids in catching prey. The term emerged in American English to specifically name the largemouth bass, a popular game fish.
The largemouth bass is a favorite among freshwater anglers.
He caught a trophy-sized largemouth in the lake.
Largemouth bass thrive in warm, shallow waters.
The fish’s largemouth allows it to swallow prey whole.
Scientists study the feeding habits of largemouth populations.