vendace Meaning & Definition
/ˈvɛndɪs/
What Does Vendace Mean?
Vendace is used as a noun meaning Either of two types of whitefish, Coregonus albula and Coregonus vandesius.
Vendace: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈvɛndɪs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | vendaces |
Vendace Definition (Noun)
- Either of two types of whitefish, Coregonus albula and Coregonus vandesius.
Synonyms of Vendace
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Vendace synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Vendace
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Vendace in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
vendace (plural vendaces or vendace)
Origin of Vendace
Borrowed from Scots vendace,[1] from Middle Scots *vendois, *vendis, from Middle French vendoise, vandoise (“dace”), from Old French vendoise, vandoise,[2] from Late Latin *vindēsia, *vindisia,[3] from Gaulish *windēsyā, from Proto-Celtic *windos (“white”).[4] Compare modern French vandoise (“dace”).
How Do You Say Vendace?
The standard pronunciation of vendace is //ˈvɛndɪs//, spoken in 1 syllable.