"gaspereau" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡæspərəʊ/ Forms: gaspereaus [plural], gaspereaux [plural]
Etymology: From French gaspereau, a variant of gaspareau. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|gaspereau}} French gaspereau, {{m|fr|gaspareau}} gaspareau Head templates: {{en-noun|+|gaspereaux}} gaspereau (plural gaspereaus or gaspereaux)
  1. (Canada, dated) An alewife (type of fish). Tags: Canada, dated Categories (lifeform): Herrings

Inflected forms

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