Cisco (Noun)
Meaning 1
Important food fish of cold deep lakes of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cisco are a vital source of food for many other aquatic species in the Great Lakes ecosystem.
- In the crystal-clear waters of Lake Superior, cisco can be found swimming alongside other fish like trout and whitefish.
- Cisco have been an essential part of the Native American diet in North America for centuries, particularly among the Ojibwe people.
- Overfishing and habitat destruction have led to a decline in cisco populations in some of the deeper lakes in North America.
- In some areas, cisco are also known as lake herring or chub, and are highly prized for their flavor and nutritional value.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Cold-water fish caught in Lake Superior and northward.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.