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powan

/ ˈpaʊən /

noun

  1. a freshwater whitefish, Coregonus clupeoides, occurring in some Scottish lakes
  2. any of certain similar related fishes, such as the vendace
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of powan1

C17: Scottish variant of pollan
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Example Sentences

The powan, or fresh-water herring (Coregonus), of which there are several marine and fresh-water species.

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