noun
- A large North American freshwater fish of the pike family, known for its size and predatory behavior.
Usage: Also spelled muskellunge or muskie; Found in lakes and rivers of the Great Lakes region and northeastern North America; Prized by sport fishers
Examples
- The maskinonge is one of the largest freshwater fish in North America.
- He spent the entire weekend trying to catch a maskinonge in the lake.
- Maskinonge can grow to lengths of over five feet.
- The fisherman's prize was a 40-pound maskinonge.
- Maskinonge are aggressive hunters that feed on smaller fish.