topminnow

/ˈtɒpmɪn.noʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small freshwater fish, especially the northern topminnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) or the eastern topminnow (Phoxinus eos).

“The fishermen spent hours in the lake, trying to catch a topminnow for their dinner.”

Synonyms

  • minnow
  • roach

Antonyms

  • large fish