parr
[ pahr ]
noun,plural parrs, (especially collectively) parr.
a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.
the young of certain other fishes, as the codfish.
Origin of parr
1First recorded in 1765–70; origin uncertain
Other definitions for Parr (2 of 2)
Parr
[ pahr ]
noun
Catherine. Catherine Parr.
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How to use parr in a sentence
Parrs London lodging became afterwards the Queens Head public-house.
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British Dictionary definitions for parr (1 of 2)
parr
/ (pɑː) /
nounplural parrs or parr
a salmon up to two years of age, with dark spots and transverse bands
Origin of parr
1C18: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for Parr (2 of 2)
Parr
/ (pɑː) /
noun
Catherine. 1512–48, sixth wife of Henry VIII of England
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