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sewin
What does sewin mean?
Sea trout — a migratory brown trout that runs up Welsh rivers in summer. Prized by anglers on the Teifi, Tywi and Towy. The proper Welsh word for what English fishermen just call sea trout, and any chef worth their salt on the West Wales coast will have it on the specials board.
"Fresh sewin from the Teifi, grilled with butter — best meal you'll have all year."
Origin
Welsh.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sewin?
A sewin is a sea trout — the prized Welsh river fish.
How do you use sewin in a sentence?
"He landed a lovely sewin off the river last night."
Where does the word sewin come from?
It's the Welsh name for sea trout, a fish highly prized in Welsh rivers.
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