Eulachon

/ˈjuːləˌtʃɑːn/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of eulachan; a small, oily smelt fish from the Pacific coast also known as candlefish.

Etymology

A variant spelling of eulachan, reflecting different transliterations from Indigenous Pacific Northwest languages into English.

Kelly Says

The spelling variation between eulachan and eulachon shows how English speakers tried different ways to write Indigenous words—it's like watching language history happen before our eyes!

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