bluegill

noun

blue·​gill ˈblü-ˌgil How to pronounce bluegill (audio)
: a common sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) of the eastern and central U.S. sought for food and sport

Examples of bluegill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mud equals meals, and these areas will hold healthy populations of bluegills. David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024 Anglers can pack a fishing pole to catch bluegill, bass and crappie. Kae Lani Palmisano, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 There’s a large shade awning with several picnic tables underneath, plus ponds with turtles and fish, including catfish, bluegill and bass. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024 Under the muddy surface of the Chicago River, a bluegill swam miles upon miles, back and forth from one end of the river system to another. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2023 There are plenty of warm water species, like bass, bluegill, or catfish to target and other outdoor activities to keep you occupied. Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 13 July 2023 Some of his bass, bluegill and crappie excursions are epic and among some of the craziest fishing viewing out there. Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2024 But if bluegills, crappies, bass, and other sport species are incidentally caught in a net, they must be released alive immediately. Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024 Some anglers prefer live bluegills, while others, like Florida angler Tim Trone, swear by fresh cut bait for the biggest flatheads and blues. Outdoor Life, 30 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bluegill was in 1877

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“Bluegill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegill. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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bluegill

noun
blue·​gill ˈblü-ˌgil How to pronounce bluegill (audio)
: a common food and sport sunfish of the eastern and central U.S.

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