grilse (gr ls)n. pl. grilse A young Atlantic salmon on its first return from the sea to fresh or brackish waters. [From Middle English grills, young salmon (pl.).] |
grilse [grɪls]
n pl grilses, grilse
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a young salmon that returns to fresh water after one winter in the sea
[C15 grilles (plural), of uncertain origin]
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