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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

anadromous

/ˌænəˈdrɒməs/ adjective · British & US
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What does anadromous mean?

adjective

Moving from saltwater to freshwater to spawn, typically returning to the sea after breeding. Describing fish or other animals that migrate from saltwater to freshwater and back to saltwater.

Example

"Salmon are anadromous fish that migrate upstream to spawn in freshwater rivers and streams."

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