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ˈbull-ˌtrout
[f. bull n.1 + trout; the name probably refers to the large size of this species.]
A fish of the Salmon tribe (Salmo eriox) of considerable size, found in some British rivers.
1653Walton Angler 88 There is also in Northumberland, a Trout, called a Bull Trout, of a much greater length and bigness then any in these Southern parts. 1769Pennant Zool. III. 249 This species is in some places called the bull trout from the thickness and shortness of its head. 1799J. Robertson Agric. Perth 461 Loch-Rannoch..has bull-trouts of 24 lb. weight. 1842Proc. Berw. Nat. Club II. 4 Specimens of the fry of both Bull-trout. |