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snook

noun \ ˈsnu̇k , ˈsnük \

Definition of snook

plural snook or snooks
1 : a large vigorous bony fish (Centropomus undecimalis of the family Centropomidae) of coastal and brackish waters of the southern U.S. to Brazil that is an important food and sport fish
2 : any of various marine fishes of the same family as the snook

Origin and Etymology of snook

Dutch snoek pike, snook

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snook

noun

Definition of snook

: a gesture of derision made by thumbing the nose

Origin and Etymology of snook

origin unknown

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