MILTER

Etymology

Noun

milter (plural milters)

A male fish during breeding season.

Source: Wiktionary


Milt"er, n. Etym: [Cf. D. milter, G. milcher, milchner. See 2d Milt.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A male fish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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