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Definition of elver

elver

/ˈɛlvər/
el · ver
Plural:elvers
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• noun

1

A young eel, especially one of the family Anguillidae when undergoing its seasonal migration from the ocean up coastal rivers and estuaries.

Example

"Every spring, thousands of translucent elvers swim upstream from the sea into freshwater rivers."

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• Rhymes for elver

• Nearby Words

ellsworth
elm
elqui
elver
elwha
email
emba

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating to the 17th century as an alteration of earlier 'eelware', derived from Old English 'ǣl' (eel) combined with 'waru' (inhabitants or brood, literally meaning 'eel-brood').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elver
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