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Meaning of PARR

Pronunciation:  pâr, pâr

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the young of various fishes
  2. [n]  a young salmon up to 2 years old
  3. [n]  Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548)
 
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 Synonyms: Catherine Parr
 
 See Also: queen, young fish

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 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.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 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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