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Definition of brown trout

brown trout

Plural:brown trout
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A highly adaptable European and Asian species of salmonid fish (Salmo trutta) that has been introduced to freshwater rivers and lakes globally, characterized by its golden-brown sides speckled with distinct dark and reddish spots.

Example

"The eager angler carefully cast his fly line upstream, hoping to lure a large brown trout hiding beneath the undercut bank."

• Nearby Words

brown snake
brown thrasher
brown tree snake
brown trout
brown water snake
browne
browne falls

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brown trout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brown%20trout
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