alevin

al·e·vin

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-vuh n]
- /ˈæl ə vən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-vuh n]
- /ˈæl ə vən/

Definitions of alevin word

noun alevin a young fish, esp a young salmon or trout 3
noun alevin a fry, especially a salmon, whose yolk is depleted. 1
noun alevin A newly spawned salmon or trout still carrying the yolk. 1
noun alevin Newly hatched fish, especially salmon. 0

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Origin of alevin

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; < French, Old French ≪ Vulgar Latin *allevamen, equivalent to Latin allevā(re) to lift up, raise (probably in Vulgar Latin: to bring up, rear; al- al- + levāre to raise; see lever) + -men resultative noun suffix; compare Italian dialect alvam calf

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Parts of speech for Alevin

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alevin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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