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trout
/tɹʌʊt/
[C/U] Both
pl: troutpast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: nullsup: null
This word carries a strong association with the outdoors, specifically cold, clear, oxygen-rich mountain streams. It evokes a sense of patience and precision, often linked to the specialized art of fly fishing rather than commercial netting. In culinary contexts, it is viewed as a lighter, more delicate alternative to salmon. The term often signals a preference for natural, wild-caught sources over farm-raised fish in high-end gastronomic settings.
Countable when referring to individual fish caught or seen in a stream. Uncountable when referring to the fish as a food source on a menu.