northern pike

noun

: pike entry 3 sense 1a

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Others include brown trout, chiselmouth, northern pike and Arctic grayling. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 Earlier this month at Centerville Lake in Anoka County, hundreds of northern pike, bluegill and largemouth bass were found dead in the water. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 29 July 2026 Timothy Hicks and his brother Steve are die-hard northern pike fishermen. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026 The lake supports a diverse community that includes northern pike, walleye, bluegill and other species. — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for northern pike

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First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of northern pike was in 1856

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“Northern pike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20pike. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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