minnow

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

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Probably from Old English *mynwe (though unattested), cognate with Old High German munewa (German Münne). The word has been influenced in English by Old French menu (“‘small’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈmɪnəʊ/

  Rhymes: -ɪnəʊ

[edit] Noun

minnow (plural minnows)

1. A small freshwater fish of the carp family.
2. More generally, any small fish.
3. (soccer) A low-level team, in comparison to their opponents.

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