What does GILLY mean?

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A young male salmon or trout that has recently returned to freshwater after living in the ocean.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɡɪli/, UK: /ˈɡɪli/

Origin and Usage: The word "gilly" is of Scottish origin and dates back to the 15th century. It is used primarily in the context of fishing and refers to a young male salmon or trout that has recently returned to freshwater after living in the ocean. The term is also used in a more general sense to refer to any young fish that has recently migrated from saltwater to freshwater.

Synonyms: Grilse, salmon parr, smolt.

Related Words: Grilse, smolt, trout.

Example Sentences:

• He caught a gilly on his first cast.
• The river was teeming with gillies during the migration season.
• She watched as the gillies leaped out of the water and swam upstream.