elver
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of elver
First recorded in 1630–40; variant of ellfare, literally, “eel-journey”; see origin at eel, fare
Example Sentences
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Then it becomes an elver and disappears into the depths.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The industry does indeed face challenges, such as the closing of the Hong Kong border at the start of the season, but it’s experiencing strong demand and high catch, said Mitchell Feigenbaum, an elver dealer.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2022
The elver quota could be increased in 2019.
From Washington Times ● May 9, 2018
In 1974, as a young state employee, he wrote a paper on elver fishing.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2017
The young elver, at least a year old, which makes its way from the open sea to the estuaries and rivers.
From The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) A Plain Story Simply Told by J. Arthur Thomson
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