SPROD

Etymology

Noun

sprod (plural sprods)

(UK, dialect, obsolete) A salmon in its second year.

Anagrams

• Prods, dorps, drops, prods

Source: Wiktionary


Sprod, n. Etym: [Cf. Gael. & Ir. bradan a salmon.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A salmon in its second year. [Prov. Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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