seatrout

noun
UK /ˈsiː traʊt/
US /ˈsiː traʊt/

A seatrout is a fish that lives in the sea and swims up rivers to lay its eggs.

We saw a seatrout swimming in the clear river near the sea.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A spotted fish of the salmon family found along coasts and in rivers.

The angler caught a seatrout just before sunset.

3. Any of several marine or estuarine fishes resembling trout.

Local fishers often talk about the seatrout that appear in autumn.

4. A food fish prized for its delicate flavor.

The restaurant served grilled seatrout with lemon.