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Definition of wels

wels

/wɛls/
wels
Plural:wels
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• noun

1

A large predatory species of catfish (Silurus glanis) native to the river basins of central, southern, and eastern Europe, characterized by a scaleless body, a broad flat head, and long barbels.

Example

"Many anglers travel to the Ebro River in Spain with the specific goal of catching a giant wels."

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• Nearby Words

weldenia
well
wellington
wels
wels catfish
welsh onion
welsh rarebit

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German 'Wels' (catfish), originating from Old High German 'wals'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wels. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wels
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