noun
- A large freshwater fish of the char family, found in deep lakes of North America; also called lake trout.
Usage: Also spelled 'namaycush' or 'Salvelinus namaycush' (scientific name).; Primarily used in North American English, especially in Canada and the northern United States.
Examples
- The namaycush is prized by ice fishermen in northern lakes.
- Anglers traveled to Canada hoping to catch a large namaycush.
- The namaycush thrives in the cold, deep waters of Lake Superior.
- Local guides recommended namaycush as the best fish to target in winter.
- Conservation efforts have helped restore namaycush populations in several lakes.