Grilse

/ɡrɪls/

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Pro Tip 1/3

Understand that 'grilse' is specific to the salmon's life cycle and reproductive journey.

Biologists tagged several grilse to study their migration patterns.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Grilse' is often used by fishermen and in fishing reports to describe young returning salmon.

Anglers are reporting an increase in grilse numbers this season.

Pro Tip 3/3

'Grilse' refers to an event in nature, so it's mostly used in outdoor, wildlife, and environmental contexts.

The grilse leapt upstream, overcoming the river's current.

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