steelhead
steelhead · steelheads · steelhead
The anadromous form of the rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykissThe anadromous form of the rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss.
US/stˈilhˌɛd/
» This remarkable life cycle is what makes salmon and steelhead truly unique.
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2 sensesThe anadromous form of the rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss.
The ruddy duck.
Examples
1 sentencesThis remarkable life cycle is what makes salmon and steelhead truly unique.
Origin
From steel + head.From steel + head.
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Forms
plural: steelheads / steelhead| Singular | steelhead |
|---|---|
| Plural | steelheads / steelhead |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymssteelhead salmon
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedsteelheader
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular