The Collaborative International Dictionary
maskalonge
Muskellunge \Mus"kel*lunge\, n. [From the Amer. Indian name.] (Zo["o]l.) A large American pike ( Esox masquinongy formerly Esox nobilior) found in the Great Lakes, and other Northern lakes, and in the St. Lawrence River. It is valued as a food fish. [Written also maskallonge, maskalonge, maskinonge, muskallonge, muskellonge, and muskelunjeh.]
Usage examples of "maskalonge".
Then this,” and he pointed at the maskalonge, “broiled on a pointed stick, with a handful of checkerberries for dessert, and I think you and I will be about ready to begin work in earnest!