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Definition of golden trout

golden trout

Plural:golden trout
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golden trout Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A brightly colored species or subspecies of trout native to the cold streams of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, characterized by striking golden-yellow sides and horizontal red bands.

Example

"During our backcountry hiking trip in the high Sierras, we were thrilled to catch a glimpse of a beautiful golden trout swimming in the crystal-clear creek."

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• Nearby Words

golden shiner
golden tegu
golden tree snake
golden trout
goldeneye
goldenrod
goldentail

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the fish's distinct striking golden-yellow and red coloration. It is native to the cold water streams of the Kern River basin in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California.

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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 Golden trout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/golden trout
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