European smelt

Definitions of European smelt
  1. noun
    the common smelt of Europe
    synonyms: Osmerus eperlanus, sparling
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    smelt
    small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters
  2. noun
    common smelt of Europe
    synonyms: sparling
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    smelt
    small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
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