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Coregonus Clupeaformis

Definition: Coregonus clupeaformis, commonly known as the cisco or lake herring, is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the salmon family. It is native to the Great Lakes region of North America.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The cisco is a type of fish found in freshwater lakes.

Senses:

1. Popular: Referring to the common name of the species, cisco.
• Sample Sentence 1: The cisco is a small, silvery fish that can be found in the Great Lakes.
• Sample Sentence 2: Anglers love to catch ciscoes as they are known for their delicious flavor.
2. Local: Referring to specific regional names or variations of the species.
• Sample Sentence 1: In Lake Superior, coregonus clupeaformis is often referred to as "Lake Superior herring".
• Sample Sentence 2: The local Inuit community in Canada calls the fish "iwit".

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