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Definition of golden trout
golden trout
Plural:golden trout
• noun
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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Golden trout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/golden-trout