eulachon

Meanings

• noun

  A small, anadromous fish species belonging to the family of smelt, found primarily in the Pacific Northwest coast of North America.

  - "The eulachon run upstream to spawn in freshwater."
  - "Eulachon is a popular food source for Indigenous communities along the Pacific Northwest coast."

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Synonyms

eulachon , hooligan

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Variants

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eulachon , eulachons , candlefish , candlefishes

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Etymology

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The name 'eulachon' comes from the Chinook Jargon word 'ulix', meaning 'oily one'.

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Trivia

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1. The eulachon is also known as 'hooligan' or 'tule hooligan'.

2. The eulachon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.

3. The annual eulachon run is a significant cultural event for many Indigenous communities along the Pacific Northwest coast.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anadromous fish: A type of fish that is born in freshwater, migrates to the ocean to grow, and then returns to freshwater to spawn.

2. Pacific Northwest: A geographic region located in the northwestern part of the United States and Canada, encompassing the Pacific Ocean coastline from northern California to Alaska.

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Culture

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The eulachon holds significant cultural and historical importance for Indigenous communities along the Pacific Northwest coast. It is traditionally used as a food source and is a central part of many cultural practices and celebrations.

How to Memorize "eulachon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, silver fish with an oily texture, jumping upstream to spawn in a freshwater river.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eulachon' with the Pacific Northwest coast and Indigenous communities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'eulachon' as 'oily one' to help recall its meaning.

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