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