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allis

allis

9.9
A silvery fish like a herring that moves from the sea into rivers to lay eggs
  • noun
  • UK
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  • The population of allis has declined due to river pollution and overfishing.

Examples

  • Fishermen in the region often catch allis during the spawning season.

  • Many fishermen seek the allis during the spawning season.

  • An allis can be recognized by its silvery appearance and size.

  • The allis is known for its unique flavor.

  • Fishermen in the region often catch allis during the spawning season.

  • An allis can be recognized by its silvery appearance and size.

  • The population of allis has declined due to river pollution and overfishing.

Synonyms

allis shad
vsallis
  • UK
9.8

A fish that lives in Europe and swims from the sea into rivers to lay eggs

is the general species term not focused on migration behavior
allice
vsallis
  • Archaic
9.9

A fish like a small herring that lives in European rivers and seas and swims upstream to lay eggs

is the standard species name rather than an alternate label
allice shad
vsallis
  • Archaic
9.9

A silvery fish that lives along European coasts and swims into rivers to lay eggs

is defined by its spawning presence in coastal waters and rivers
Alosa alosa
vsallis
  • Specialized
9.5

A large European fish that moves from the sea into rivers to lay eggs

is the common everyday name rather than the scientific label

Compounds

allis shad
  • UK
9.8

A fish that lives in Europe and swims from the sea into rivers to lay eggs

Surface Forms

allis singular
allises plural

Etymology

The word allis comes from old names for this fish, such as Latin alosa and French alose, which were used for the European shad. So allis still means the silvery river herring that swims into rivers to 'lay eggs'.