capelin

cap·e·lin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kap-uh-lin]
- /ˈkæp ə lɪn/
- /kˈeɪplaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kap-uh-lin]
- /ˈkæp ə lɪn/

Definitions of capelin word

noun capelin a small marine food fish, Mallotus villosus, occurring in northern and Arctic seas: family Osmeridae (smelts) 3
noun capelin a small, slender smelt fish (Mallotus villosus) of northern seas, used as food and esp. as bait 3
noun capelin either of two small fishes of the smelt family, Mallotus villosus, of coastal North American waters, or M. catervarius, of the North Pacific. 1
noun capelin A small fish of the North Atlantic, resembling a smelt. It is abundant in coastal waters and provides a staple food for humans and many animals. 1
noun capelin Mallotus villosus, a type of smelt found in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. 0

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Origin of capelin

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

1610-20, Americanism; < Middle French capelan < Old Provençal: codfish, literally, chaplain

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Parts of speech for Capelin

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capelin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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