Tinca tinca n 1: freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water [syn: {tench}, {Tinca tinca}]
Tench \Tench\, n. [OF. tenche, F. tanche, L. tinca.] (Zool.) A European fresh-water fish ({Tinca tinca}, or {Tinca vulgaris}) allied to the carp. It is noted for its tenacity of life. [1913 Webster]