Pickerel

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈpɪk(É™)ɹəl/

Origin

From pike + -rel.

Full definition of pickerel

Noun

1. A freshwater fish of the genus Esox.
• 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, II.37:I see, that the Pickrell-fish, and the Swallowes live well by her lawes.

Usage notes

The plural ending in "s" refers especially to multiple varieties (e.g when speaking of multiple species), whereas the other is preferred when speaking of multiple fish of the same kind.