Definition

A young eel, especially one that is still in its early stages of development and typically found in freshwater or brackish water.

Example

The fisherman caught several elvers in the river during the spring.

Conversation

Did you know that an elver is a young eel?

Really? I had no idea what that term meant!

Yeah, they’re mostly found in fresh and brackish water.

That’s interesting! I wonder how they grow into adult eels.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'elver' comes from Old English 'aelf', meaning eel, specifically referring to a young eel or a juvenile form of the fish. It is used to describe the early life stage of eels before they mature.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for eel, 'aelf', to remember that an 'elver' is a young eel.

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