black bass
noun
: any of a genus (Micropterus) of freshwater sunfishes native to eastern and central North America and including the largemouth bass and smallmouth bass
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Like other black bass, the new species was found in rocky shoals.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Among the main courses is a fine Montauk black bass in beurre blanc, served with cabbage.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
How to Identify Largemouth Bass vs Smallmouth The two black bass species have a similar shape and body profile, but each has a few key physical characteristics that can help with identification.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Savor mains such as butter poached lobster with chili, garlic chives, and coconut; local black bass with oyster mushrooms and saffron citrus sauce; Lyndsey Farms Filet with brûléed onions and sauce périgourdine; and handmade fettuccine with parmesan crème and salsify crisps.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Among the main courses is a fine Montauk black bass in beurre blanc, served with cabbage.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
How to Identify Largemouth Bass vs Smallmouth The two black bass species have a similar shape and body profile, but each has a few key physical characteristics that can help with identification.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Savor mains such as butter poached lobster with chili, garlic chives, and coconut; local black bass with oyster mushrooms and saffron citrus sauce; Lyndsey Farms Filet with brûléed onions and sauce périgourdine; and handmade fettuccine with parmesan crème and salsify crisps.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Black bass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bass. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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