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Word of the Day – Haileutic

By May 11, 2025Word of the Day

Haileutic (adj)

hal-ee-et-ik

Of or relating to fishing

Late Latin halieuticus, from Greek halieutikos, from (assumed) halieutos verbal of halieuein to fish, from hals salt, sea) + -ikos -ic

Example sentences

“He loved the outdoor life but was more about the haileutic hobbies than anything more active.”

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