The term Oswego bass can refer to one of two species of sunfish:
- The largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
- The black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus)
Famous quotes containing the word bass:
“How are we to know that a Dracula is a key-pounding pianist who lifts his hands up to his face, or that a bass fiddle is the doghouse, or that shmaltz musicians are four-button suit guys and long underwear boys?”
—In New York City, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)