What is another word for Smolt?

Pronunciation: [smˈə͡ʊlt] (IPA)

Smolt is a term that commonly refers to a young salmon that migrates from freshwater to saltwater. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this young fish, such as parr, fingerling, grilse, and jack. Parr refers to a young salmon that still has vertical stripes on its body, while a fingerling is a term used for any small fish that can be held between the fingers. Grilse and jack are both terms used to describe young salmon that have already made their way to the ocean or sea. Using these different synonyms for smolt can add depth and variety to your writing and conversation.

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    • Noun, singular or mass
      salmon.

What are the hypernyms for Smolt?

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Usage examples for Smolt

Probably not more than one egg in a thousand produces a fish which reaches the Smolt stage, and a still smaller proportion grows to the spawning stage.
"Amateur Fish Culture"
Charles Edward Walker
This great mortality which occurs among the eggs and young fish when left to nature may be very considerably reduced by artificial means, so that a very fair proportion of the eggs deposited by the female fish will not only be hatched out successfully, but the little fish will reach the Smolt stage safely and have a good chance of reaching the sea.
"Amateur Fish Culture"
Charles Edward Walker
Shortly after assuming the Smolt dress, the young salmon takes its departure to the sea.
"Amateur Fish Culture"
Charles Edward Walker

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