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minnow

The correct spelling is minnow.

How to pronounce minnow

/ˈmɪnəʊ/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɪnəʊ/

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The correct spelling is minnow. A small freshwater fish of the carp family, Phoxinus phoxinus.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small freshwater fish of the carp family, Phoxinus phoxinus.
  2. 2.Any small fish.
  3. 3.A relatively small and insignificant person or organization.

verb

  1. 1.To fish for minnows.
  2. 2.To fish (especially for trout) using a minnow as bait.

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