alligator gar

noun

Definition of alligator gar

: a large freshwater gar (Lepisosteus spatula) of the central U.S. that attains a length of over 7 feet and a weight in excess of 150 pounds also : any of certain related Cuban and Central American fishes that are all valueless as food or game fishes and considered destructive of aquatic life and waterfowls

First Known Use of alligator gar

1820, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alligator gar

so called from its size

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