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Definition of wels

wels

/wɛls/
wels
Plural:welses
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• noun

1

A very large, scaleless freshwater catfish (Silurus glanis) of the family Siluridae, native to wide areas of central, southern, and eastern Europe and notable for its broad, flat head and long sensory barbels.

Example

"Anglers along the Danube River occasionally hook a massive wels weighing over a hundred pounds."

2

A historic city in the state of Upper Austria in northern Austria, situated on the Traun River southwest of Linz and serving as an important regional commercial and transportation hub.

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• Nearby Words

wellspring
welly
welp
wels
wels catfish
welsh
welsh onion

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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 Wels. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wels
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