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Alewife

UK
/ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/
US
/ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/
ru

Translation alewife into russian

alewife
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/
US
/ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/
The alewife is a type of fish found in North American waters.
Алевифа — это вид рыбы, обитающий в водах Северной Америки.

Definitions

alewife
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/
US
/ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/
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.

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