vendace
1 synonym for vendace, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A type of whitefish, either of two species named Coregonus albula and Coregonus vandesius.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
European cisco
Etymology
English borrowed it from Scots, which took it from Middle French vendoise, meaning dace. The French word goes back through Old French and Late Latin to a Gaulish word that comes from a Proto-Celtic root meaning white.
Full origin of vendace →Frequently asked questions
What is a vendace?
A vendace is a type of whitefish. The word covers two species, Coregonus albula and Coregonus vandesius.
How do you pronounce vendace?
The usual pronunciation is VEN-dis. A spelling pronunciation, VEN-days, also exists.
What is the plural of vendace?
The plural can be vendaces or vendace.
