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tench
CIDE DICTIONARY
tench, n. [OF. tenche, F. tanche, L. tinca.].
A European fresh-water fish (Tinca tinca , or Tinca vulgaris ) allied to the carp. It is noted for its tenacity of life. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
tench, n. (pl. same) a European freshwater fish, Tinca tinca, of the carp family.
Etymology
ME f. OF tenche f. LL tinca
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