Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
soland
noun
/ˈsoʊ.lənd/
Definition
Soland refers to a small, typically round fish of the North Atlantic, closely related to the gannet and often mentioned in the context of seabirds.
Examples
- Many seabirds gather around soland during the fishing season.
- The local fishermen have plenty of stories about the soland they catch.
- Watching the soland dive for fish is a breathtaking sight.
Meaning
The term can also be associated with specific places where these fish are found or their ecological importance in marine environments.
Synonyms
- gannet
- seabird
