trout — a freshwater fish of the salmon family, typically having a streamlined body and spotted skin
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a freshwater fish of the salmon family, typically having a streamlined body and spotted skin
Pronunciation (IPA): /traʊt/
Example Sentences
- The chef prepared the trout so perfectly that even the pickiest customer said it was 'off the hook'!
- My grandfather taught me how to fish for trout when I was seven.
- The mountain lake is famous for its large brown trout.
trout
NOUN[/traʊt/]
a freshwater fish of the salmon family, typically having a streamlined body and spotted skin
a freshwater fish of the salmon family, typically having a streamlined body and spotted skin
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word trout derives from Old English 'truht', which is related to Germanic language families. It is believed to originate from a root meaning 'to devour' or 'to eat', referring to the fish's predatory nature.
Breakdown
Old English 'truht' evolved directly into Modern English 'trout' with minimal morphological change, maintaining its reference to the freshwater fish of the salmon family.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef prepared the trout so perfectly that even the pickiest customer said it was 'off the hook'!”
“My grandfather taught me how to fish for trout when I was seven.”
“The mountain lake is famous for its large brown trout.”
“He was so excited about catching his first trout that he called everyone in his contact list!”
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