Kype
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kype is a noun meaning The hook that develops in the lower jaw of an adult male of most salmonid species when it is ready to spawn.
Meaning
The hook that develops in the lower jaw of an adult male of most salmonid species when it is ready to spawn.
More Meanings
- Alternative spelling of kipe (“osier for catching fish”).
- Alternative spelling of kipe (“to steal”).
Word Forms
- kypes
- kyping
- kyped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kipe, kipper, hook, mouthhook, fishhook, spawner.
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