"foul fish" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: foul fish [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|foul fish}} foul fish (plural foul fish)
  1. A kelt or salmon, which, having spawned, still remains in the fresh water before effecting its annual migration to the sea.
    Sense id: en-foul_fish-en-noun-vITX7SI- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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