noun
- Plural of namaycush; large freshwater fish of the char family, also called lake trout.
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in plural form; also spelled namacush or namaycush
Examples
- The fishermen caught several namaycushes in the deep waters of the northern lake.
- Namaycushes are prized by anglers for their size and fighting ability.
- The restaurant served grilled namaycushes as a local specialty.
- Indigenous peoples have traditionally fished for namaycushes in these waters for centuries.