Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elver
noun
/ˈɛlvər/
Definition
A young eel, especially one that has recently migrated from freshwater to saltwater.
Examples
- The elver swam upstream against the current.
- Fishermen often look for elvers in the springtime.
- Every year, thousands of elvers travel from the ocean into freshwater streams.
Meaning
Elvers are the early life stage of eels, primarily found in rivers and coastal waters.
Synonyms
- young eel
- juvenile eel
