noun
- Plural of hornpout; a catfish, especially the bullhead catfish found in North American freshwater.
Usage: Regional, chiefly New England and Mid-Atlantic U.S.; Also called bullhead or bullhead catfish
Examples
- The fishermen caught several hornpouts in the pond.
- Hornpouts are bottom-feeders commonly found in muddy freshwater lakes.
- Local anglers often target hornpouts because they are easy to catch.
- The restaurant served fried hornpouts as a regional specialty.
- Children enjoyed learning to fish for hornpouts at summer camp.