Walleye

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔli/

Definitions of walleye

noun a type of freshwater fish known for its large, glassy eyes and excellent taste

Example Sentences

A1 I caught a walleye while fishing at the lake.

A2 The walleye is known for its tasty white flesh.

B1 Anglers often use live bait to attract walleye.

B2 The walleye population in the river has been steadily declining.

C1 Researchers are studying the migration patterns of walleye in the Great Lakes.

C2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the walleye population from overfishing.

Examples of walleye in a Sentence

formal The walleye is a freshwater fish native to North America, known for its excellent taste and firm texture.

informal I caught a big walleye at the lake yesterday, it was a great day for fishing!

slang That walleye I caught was a real beauty, it put up a good fight!

figurative His keen eyesight was like that of a walleye, always able to spot even the smallest details.

Grammatical Forms of walleye

• past tense: walleyed
• plural: walleyes
• comparative: more walleye
• superlative: most walleye
• present tense: walleyes
• future tense: will walleye
• perfect tense: have walleyed
• continuous tense: is walleying
• singular: walleye
• positive degree: walleye
• infinitive: to walleye
• gerund: walleying
• participle: walleyed

Origin and Evolution of walleye

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'walleye' originated from Old Norse 'vagl-eygr', which means 'pike-eyed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'walleye' became specifically associated with the fish species known for its large, opaque, and pike-like eyes, rather than just a general description of having eyes like a pike.