: a large-mouthed freshwater sunfish (Lepomis gulosus) chiefly of the eastern U.S.

called also warmouth bass

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The young fisherman already has his eyes on his next catch — a warmouth. Katie V. Jones, baltimoresun.com, 29 May 2021 Bluegills are likely the most prolific sunfish, followed by red ear sunfish, rock bass, and warmouths. Bob McNally, Field & Stream, 11 May 2020

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circa 1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of warmouth was circa 1883

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“Warmouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmouth. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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