zander Meaning & Definition
What Does Zander Mean?
As a noun, zander means A European freshwater fish in the family Percidae, closely related to the perch, Sander lucioperca. It can also mean Any fish of the genus Sander that live in freshwater.
Quick Facts About Zander
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | sandari, sander and sandre |
| Plural | zanders |
Zander Definition (Noun)
- A European freshwater fish in the family Percidae, closely related to the perch, Sander lucioperca.
- Any fish of the genus Sander that live in freshwater.
Synonyms of Zander
Zander synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
zander (plural zanders or zander)
Words That Rhyme With Zander
Origin of Zander
Borrowed from German Zander, from a Slavic language, perhaps via Middle Low German sandāt.[1] Pfeifer states that the first German attestation is East Central German czandas (in the Marienburger Treßlerbuch[2]) circa 1400, which he derives from Pomeranian *sądač (compare Slovincian sãdzoc), from Proto-Slavic *sǫdakъ.[3] Low Prussian forms include Zand, and other Slavic languages (e.g. Kashubian) have been considered as possible sources.[2] Doublet of sandre.
How to Pronounce Zander
Zander is pronounced /ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (zæn).
Zander: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is zander?
Zander is a noun.
What is another word for zander?
Words with a similar meaning to zander include sandari, sander and sandre. See the full list of zander synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of zander?
The plural of zander is zanders.