Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sprod
Noun
/sprÉ’d/
Definition
Sprod refers to a type of fish, often associated with the young or immature stages of certain species, particularly in British English.
Examples
- The fisherman caught a few sprod while netting for herring.
- During the fishing season, many local markets sell sprod as a delicacy.
Meaning
Sprod is typically used to describe young fish that are not yet fully grown or developed, particularly in the context of herring or sprats.
Synonyms
- Sprat
- Herring fry
- Young fish
