smolt

Meaning

A young salmon two or three years old, when it has acquired its silvery color.

Synonyms

grilse

Translations

σολομός δυο ετών

smolt

Pronounced as (IPA)

/smoʊlt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: smolt

Inherited from Old English: smolt

Cognate with Scots: smolt

Cognate with Old Saxon: smulto

Cognate with Middle Dutch: smolt

Cognate with Middle High German: smolz

In summary

Probably an alteration of smelt, due to smolt (“smooth”). See above.