Meaning
A bottom-feeding freshwater fish in the superfamily or suborder Cobitoidea.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English loche, from Old French loche, further origin uncertain, possibly from Vulgar Latin *laukka (“loach”), which could be from Gaulish *leuca (“loach, slug”), also attested as the feminine name Leuca, from leux (“bright, light”), a reference to slugs' bright appearance, the fish later being associated due to similarities to the slug.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
LOHfish
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: