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alewife

/ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/

Übersetzungen

alewifesubstantiv

alewives

Pl.

/ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/

The alewife is a type of fish found in North American waters.

Алевифа — это вид рыбы, обитающий в водах Северной Америки.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

алевифа (рыба)

алевифа (женщина, продающая эль)

Synonyme

alewifeadjektiv

more alewife

Komp.

most alewife

Super.

/ˈeɪl.waɪf/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the fish species (e.g., "alewife migration").

alewifesubstantiv

A species of fish in the herring family, often found in North American rivers and lakes.

The alewife is known for its annual migration upstream to spawn.

A woman who keeps an alehouse or tavern.

The alewife served drinks to the weary travelers who stopped by her tavern.

alewifeadjektiv

Relating to or consisting of alewives (the fish).

Biologists recorded alewife numbers during the annual alewife run.