noun
- plural of tullibee, a type of freshwater fish found in northern North American lakes
Usage: regional; North American
Examples
- The fishermen caught several tullibees during their trip to the northern lakes.
- Tullibees are an important food source for larger fish in these waters.
- The lake’s tullibee population has been declining in recent years.
- Commercial fishing operations harvest tullibees for local markets.
- Tullibees typically spawn in shallow waters during the fall season.