tangipahoa

/tæŋɪpəˈhɔʊə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A parish in southeastern Louisiana, United States.

“The residents of Tangipahoa Parish were affected by Hurricane Katrina.”

2. noun

A variety of catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) found in the Mississippi River Basin.

“The Tangipahoa catfish is an important food source for many aquatic animals.”

Synonyms

  • Louisiana parish
  • Mississippi River catfish

Antonyms

  • exotic fish species
  • large city