caplin

/ˈkæplən/
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Other forms: caplins

Definitions of caplin
  1. noun
    very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes
    synonyms: capelan, capelin
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    type of:
    smelt
    small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters
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