How Do You Spell GRILSE?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈɪls] (IPA)

The word "grilse" is a term used in fishing to refer to a young salmon that has returned to the river from the sea. Its pronunciation is "/ɡrɪls/" with a silent "e" at the end. The "g" is pronounced like the "g" in "give" and the "r" is a rolled sound. The "i" has a short "i" sound, and the "ls" is pronounced like "l" in "milk." It is important to spell this term correctly to avoid confusion and to maintain precision in fishing terminology.

GRILSE Meaning and Definition

1. Grilse is a noun that refers to a young, sea-going salmon or trout that has recently returned to freshwater after spending one winter at sea. It is commonly used to describe a salmon or trout in its second year of life, having spent its first year in freshwater before migrating to the ocean and returning as a small adult.

   The term "grilse" is most commonly used in Scotland and parts of the British Isles, where salmon and trout are highly prized for both sport and commercial fishing. Grilse are typically smaller in size compared to mature adult salmon and trout, usually weighing between three to six pounds.

   The life cycle of salmon and trout involves spawning in freshwater, where they hatch from eggs and spend their early years before migrating to the sea to feed and grow. Grilse are known for their silver coloration with spots and can be easily recognized by their size and characteristics.

   The term "grilse" is also used to distinguish between a young salmon or trout that has spawned only once and a multi-sea-winter fish that has gone through several migration cycles. Grilse can be caught by anglers during their return to freshwater, providing an opportunity for recreational fishing and culinary delight.

2. In Scot., a salmon not fully grown, usually one in its second year.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for GRILSE

• frilse
• vrilse
• brilse
• hrilse
• yrilse
• geilse
• gdilse
• g5ilse
• g4ilse
• grulse
• grjlse
• grklse
• grolse
• gr9lse
• gr8lse
• grilae
• grilze
• grilxe
• grilee

Etymology of GRILSE

The word "grilse" is derived from the Middle English term "grylys", which was used to refer to a young salmon in its first return from the sea to fresh water. "Grylys" itself is believed to be a loanword from Old French, specifically from the word "gris", meaning gray. The gray color of these young salmon distinguished them from fully matured ones. Over time, "grylys" evolved into "grilse", which is still used today to describe a young, migratory salmon that has not yet reached full maturity.

Similar spelling words for GRILSE

• grills,
• growls,
• grill.