What does KELTS mean?

kelts

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

  1. A young salmon after it has spawned, especially a male salmon.
  2. The skin of a salmon after it has spawned or been caught.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /kɛlts/
  • UK: /kɛlts/

Origin and Usage:

The word "kelts" originated from the Middle English word "kelte," which means "a young salmon." The word is still commonly used today to refer to a young salmon after it has spawned, especially a male salmon. It is also used to refer to the skin of a salmon after it has spawned or been caught.

Synonyms:

  • Smolt
  • Parr

Related Words:

  • Salmo
  • Amole
  • Smelt
  • Motel
  • Stole

Example Sentences:

  1. The fishermen caught several kelts during their trip.
  2. The kelts skin was slimy and covered in scales.


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