grilse Meaning & Definition
ˈgrils
What Does Grilse Mean?
As a noun, grilse means a young Atlantic salmon returning to its native river to spawn for the first time after one winter at sea. It can also mean any of various salmon at such a stage of development.
Word Facts for Grilse
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈgrils/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | grilses |
Grilse Definition (Noun)
- a young Atlantic salmon returning to its native river to spawn for the first time after one winter at sea
- any of various salmon at such a stage of development
Synonyms of Grilse
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Grilse synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Grilse
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Grilse in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
grilse
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grilse (plural grilses)
Words That Rhyme With Grilse
Origin of Grilse
Origin 1: Middle English grills
Origin 2: From Middle English grills, grilles, of unknown origin. Cognate with Scots grils, grissill, girls (“young salmon”). Compare English grawl, Scots grawl, graulse (“young salmon, grilse”).
First Known Use
15th century
Grilse Pronunciation
You say grilse as /ˈgrils/. It has 1 syllable.