anadromous
(of a migratory fish) That lives in the sea and breeds in fresh water.
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Definition of Anadromous
(of a migratory fish) That lives in the sea and breeds in fresh water.
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Shads and most species of salmon are anadromous.
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How many syllables does anadromous have?
Anadromous has 4 syllables: ana·dro·mou·s. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.
What part of speech is anadromous?
Anadromous is used as a adjective. As an adjective, it describes or modifies a noun.
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Example: "Shads and most species of salmon are anadromous."
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