Meaning of PARR
| Pronunciation: | | pâr, pâr
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] the young of various fishes
- [n] a young salmon up to 2 years old
- [n] Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548)
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PARR is a 4 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | Catherine Parr |
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| | See Also: | | queen, young fish | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Parr\, n. [Cf. Gael. & Ir. bradan a salmon.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A young salmon in the stage when it has dark transverse
bands; -- called also {samlet}, {skegger}, and
{fingerling}.
(b) A young leveret.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A young salmonid, in the stage between alevin and smolt, that has developed distinctive dark "parr marks" on its sides and is actively feeding in fresh water. (Compare (fingerling and fry.) |
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