smolt
smolt · smolts
A young salmon two or three years old, when it has acquired its silvery colorA young salmon two or three years old, when it has acquired its silvery color.
UK/smɒlt/US/smoʊlt/
Meaning
1 sensesA young salmon two or three years old, when it has acquired its silvery color.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Probably an alteration of smelt, due to smolt (“smooth”).Probably an alteration of smelt, due to smolt (“smooth”).
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