parr

[ pahr ]

/ pɑr /

noun, plural parrs, (especially collectively) parr.

a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.

the young of certain other fishes, as the codfish.

Nearby words

parpen, parpend, parquet, parquet circle, parquetry, parr, parr, catherine, parra, parrakeet, parral, parramatta

Origin of parr

First recorded in 1705–15; origin uncertain

Definition for parr (2 of 2)

Parr

[ pahr ]

/ pɑr /

noun

Catherine. Catherine Parr.

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Examples from the Web for parr

Parr thinks the app has already begun resonating as a style test kitchen amongst users.
Introducing Figr, The Coolest New Fashion App|Misty White Sidell|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But for now, it is “interesting to see where the figures spread, and find themselves on different platforms,” Parr says.
Introducing Figr, The Coolest New Fashion App|Misty White Sidell|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The celebrated Dr. Parr, of Norwich, has—wickedly, shall we say?
Life Of Johnson, Volume 4 (of 6)|Boswell
"Mr. Parr is more stunned than stunning," she achieved, quick as a flash.
The Mayor of Warwick|Herbert M. Hopkins

How could this apply to Parr, with his handful of private pupils, and no reputation for severity?
A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I (of II)|Augustus De Morgan
Parr sat down with his back against another trunk, the club across his knees, but he did not sleep.
The Devil's Asteroid|Manly Wade Wellman
Parr, I may observe, apparently did not know of this version, and gave up the task of reading German.
The English Utilitarians, Volume I.|Leslie Stephen

British Dictionary definitions for parr (1 of 2)

parr

/ (pɑː) /

noun plural parrs or parr

a salmon up to two years of age, with dark spots and transverse bands

Word Origin for parr

C18: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for parr (2 of 2)

Parr

/ (pɑː) /

noun

Catherine. 1512–48, sixth wife of Henry VIII of England

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Word Origin and History for parr

parr

"young salmon," c.1720, Scottish, of unknown origin.