steelhead

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Noun

steelhead (plural steelheads)

1. The anadromous form of the rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss.
   • 2007, John Shewey, On the Fly Guide to the Northwest (page 79)

     She tried the same cast several times. I signaled her to switch flies. After two such changes we still couldn't move the fish. Some steelhead are biters; some are not.

2. The ruddy duck.

Synonyms

• (fish) steelhead salmon

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