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Parr
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noun,
plural
parrs,
(
especially collectively
)
parr.
1.
a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.
2.
the young of certain other fishes, as the codfish.
Origin:
1705–15;
origin uncertain
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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Catherine.
Catherine Parr
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parr
(pɑː)
—
n
,
pl
parrs
,
parr
a salmon up to two years of age, with dark spots and transverse bands
[C18: of unknown origin]
Parr
(pɑː)
—
n
Catherine.
1512--48, sixth wife of Henry VIII of England
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