Category:Squeteague

Sque*teague" (skwe*teg"), n. Etym: [from the north american indian Name.] (zoöl.)

Defn: an american sciænoid fish (cynoscion regalis), abundant on the Atlantic coast of the united states, and much valued as a food fish. It is of a bright silvery color, with iridescent reflections. Called Also weakfish, squitee, chickwit, and sea trout. The spotted Squeteague (c. nebulosus) of the southern united states is a similar Fish, but the back and upper fins are spotted with black. It is Called also spotted weakfish, and, locally, sea trout, and sea Salmon.