The Collaborative International Dictionary
Johnny Grindle
Bowfin \Bow"fin`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A voracious ganoid fish ( Amia calva) found in the fresh waters of the United States; the mudfish; -- called also Johnny Grindle, and dogfish.
Johnny Grindle
Grindle \Grin"dle\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The bowfin; -- called also Johnny Grindle. [Local, U. S.]