Definition of EULACHON

eulachon

Plural: eulachons

Noun

  • A small, smelt-like fish of the Pacific coast.
  • Synonym of candlefish.

Examples

  • The rare EULACHON appeared on the board, a deep-sea bingo for the savvy Scrabble player.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Chinook Jargon ulakan, from Clatsop Chinook.

Synonyms

candlefish

Scrabble Score: 13

eulachon: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
eulachon: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
eulachon: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

eulachon: valid Words With Friends Word