brown trout

noun

: a speckled European trout (Salmo trutta) widely introduced as a game fish

Examples of brown trout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are miles of trails for mountain biking and hiking (Crow Creek Trail to Hidden Falls is one of the most popular hiking routes) and three reservoirs for those interested in fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, or kokanee salmon. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024 Appearance and Biology Rainbow trout are part of the larger salmonid family, which also includes brown trout, brook trout, and other various salmon species. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024 Compared to other trout species, brown trout are the heartiest. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 22 May 2024 The country is home to some of the most intense, visually stimulating, and technical sight fishing for brown trout on the planet. Tim Romano, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brown trout 

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Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brown trout was in 1726

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“Brown trout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20trout. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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brown trout

noun
: a speckled European trout widely introduced as a game fish

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