abramis brama

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Word: Abramis brama

Definition:
"Abramis brama" is a scientific name for a type of fish that lives in freshwater (like rivers and lakes) in Europe. This fish has a flat body and shiny, silvery scales. It is not considered very valuable for eating.

Usage Instructions:

• When talking about fish species, you can use "Abramis brama" to refer specifically to this type of fish.
• In a conversation about wildlife or fishing in Europe, you might mention this fish to describe the local aquatic life.

Example Sentence:

• "While fishing in the river, I caught an Abramis brama, but I released it because it’s not very tasty."

Advanced Usage:

• In scientific discussions about freshwater ecosystems, you might describe the role of Abramis brama within its habitat or talk about its behavior and reproduction.

Word Variants:

• Common names for Abramis brama include "bream" or "European bream."

Different Meaning:

• "Abramis" refers to the genus (a category) of this fish, while "brama" refers specifically to this species within that genus.

Synonyms:

• Bream (common name)
• Freshwater bream

Related Terms:

• Fish: The general term for aquatic animals, including Abramis brama.
• Aquatic: Related to water.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "Abramis brama" itself does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might hear general phrases related to fishing, such as: - "Catch and release" - meaning to catch a fish and then let it go, which is often done with species like Abramis brama that are not good for eating.

Summary:

"Abramis brama" is a specific type of freshwater fish found in Europe, known for its flat body and silvery scales. It is not typically eaten, and it's more commonly referred to as bream.

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Noun

1. European freshwater fish having a flattened body and silvery scales; of little value as food

Synonyms

• European bream
• Abramis brama