caplin

/ˈkæplɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A small fish of the capelin family, found in the North Atlantic.

“The fishing boat caught a large school of caplin off the coast.”

2. noun

A type of small, cold-water fish, often eaten raw or pickled.

“The Inuit people traditionally eat caplin as a source of protein.”

Synonyms

  • capelin
  • scad