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capelin

/kəˈpɛlɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does capelin mean?

noun

A small, oily fish found in the North Atlantic, often used as bait or food. Capelin are known for their distinctive capelin run, where they migrate in large schools to spawn.

Example

"The fishermen set their nets to catch the capelin run, which was expected to occur in the early morning."

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