parr
a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.
the young of certain other fishes, as the codfish.
Origin of parr
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Other definitions for Parr (2 of 2)
Catherine. Catherine Parr.
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Well, she has just accepted the role of Patron of the Queen Katherine parr Quincentenary Festival.
It can claim, also, many celebrated physicians who have been its patrons, and among them the noted Dr. parr.
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Lavengro | George BorrowAnd all stood ready to obey parr's slightest word or gesture.
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British Dictionary definitions for parr (1 of 2)
/ (pɑː) /
a salmon up to two years of age, with dark spots and transverse bands
Origin of parr
1British Dictionary definitions for Parr (2 of 2)
/ (pɑː) /
Catherine. 1512–48, sixth wife of Henry VIII of England
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