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eulachons

eulachons is the plural of eulachon.

Meaning of eulachon

Noun

eulachon (plural eulachons)

  1. Synonym of candlefish.
    • The Tsimshian Indians of British Columbia observe certain ceremonies when the first olachen fish of the season are caught.1911, James George Frazer, The Golden Bough, volume 8, page 254
    Synonyms:
    candlefish

Questions about eulachons

What is eulachons the plural of?
Eulachons is the plural of eulachon.

Words near eulachons in the dictionary

  1. euktolite
  2. EULA
  3. eulachan
  4. eulachans
  5. eulachon
  6. eulachons
  7. Eulah
  8. Eulah Creek
  9. eulalia
  10. Eulalie
  11. eulamellibranch

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