parr
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Noun — A young salmon at the stage between hatching and heading out to sea, marked with dark side-bars.
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Etymology
Possibly related to Middle English parren, "to enclose," referring to the bar-like markings on the fish's sides.
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What does “parr” mean?
The word “parr” means a young salmon at the stage between hatching and heading out to sea, marked with dark side-bars. In plain terms, a young salmon, before it grows big enough to swim out to the sea.
How do you pronounce “parr”?
“Parr” is pronounced pah (/pɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “parr” in a sentence?
Here is “parr” used in a sentence: “The stream was full of parr, too small yet to survive in salt water.”
What part of speech is “parr”?
“Parr” is a noun.
Where does the word “parr” come from?
The word “parr” comes from Middle English. Possibly related to Middle English parren, "to enclose," referring to the bar-like markings on the fish's sides.