EULACHON

Etymology

Noun

eulachon (plural eulachons)

synonym of candlefish

Source: Wiktionary


Eu"la*chon, n. Etym: [Native Indian name.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The candlefish. [Written also oulachan, oolacan, and ulikon.] See Candlefish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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