capelin

/kæˈpiːlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, oily fish of the smelt family, Eosrichthys, that is an important food source in some coastal communities, especially in the North Atlantic.

“The Inuit people traditionally relied on capelin as a main source of protein during the winter months.”

Synonyms

  • sardine
  • smelt

Antonyms

  • large fish
  • non-oily fish