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piscatory


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or involving fish or fishing.


Synonyms

piscatorial
Variants
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piscatory
Etymology
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From Old French pescaire, from pesche 'fishing'.


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  1. The largest piscatory event in the world is the World Fishing Championship, which takes place annually in different countries.

  2. The term 'piscatory' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  3. In ancient Rome, fishing was a popular pastime for the wealthy, and they would often have elaborate piscatoria (fishing establishments) built for their enjoyment.


Related Concepts
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  1. aquatic: Relating to or living in water.

  2. fishery: A place where fish are caught.


Culture
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In literature, 'piscatory' has been used to describe scenes involving fishing or the catching of fish. In art, there are numerous paintings and sculptures depicting various aspects of fishing and aquatic life. In music, there are several songs with the word 'piscatory' in their titles, such as 'Piscatory Blues' by Blind Lemon Jefferson.

How to Memorize "piscatory"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scene of people fishing by the riverbank. Visualize the different tools and equipment they use, such as fishing rods, bait, and nets.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'piscatory' with the smell of fish, the sound of water, and the feeling of a fish tugging on the end of a fishing line.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating 'piscatory' with 'piscines are tory' (piscines meaning swimming pools in French).


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