English Explanatory Dictionary

smolt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A young salmon two or three years old, when it has acquired its silvery color.

Pronunciation

/smɒlt/ /sməʊlt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-smolt.wav /smoʊlt/

Word forms

smolt smolts

Etymology

Probably an alteration of smelt, due to smolt (“smooth”). See above.

Derived words

presmolt smoltification
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