parr
[pahr]
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noun, plural parrs, (especially collectively) parr.
a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.
the young of certain other fishes, as the codfish.
Origin of parr
First recorded in 1705–15; origin uncertain
Parr
[pahr]
noun
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Contemporary Examples of parr
Parr thinks the app has already begun resonating as a style test kitchen amongst users.
But for now, it is “interesting to see where the figures spread, and find themselves on different platforms,” Parr says.
Historical Examples of parr
"Make me as old as Dr. Parr or old Galen's head, if you like," was the answer.
Shoulder-StrapsHenry Morford
Parr explained that this stranger was prepared to give lessons in Arabic.
SacrificeStephen French Whitman
When he had recovered from her simplicity, Parr prepared to tell her what she had come to hear.
SacrificeStephen French Whitman
Parr showed his downcast eyelids and lantern jaws in the doorway.
SacrificeStephen French Whitman
Her ring was answered by Parr's niece, the woman with the sleek bandeaux.
SacrificeStephen French Whitman
parr
noun plural parrs or parr
Word Origin for parr
C18: of unknown origin
Parr
noun
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