Definition

A male fish that is prepared to reproduce.

Example

The milter swam upstream to find a mate during the breeding season.

Conversation

Did you hear about the fish we caught last weekend?

Yeah, I heard it was a big one!

It was a real milter, ready to breed and everything.

That's awesome! It must have been exciting to reel it in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'milter' originates from Old English 'milt' (meaning a soft or tender part) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A milter is a person who deals with or is associated with the soft or tender parts, often in the context of fish or other animals.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with the 'soft' parts ('milt') of fish or animals, and the '-er' indicates that this person is involved in that activity.

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