Popular Word: Anadromous

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adjective 1. (Of a fish such as the salmon) Migrating up rivers from the sea to spawn. "Oregon's Willamette River contains many anadromous fish." "Anadromous creatures spend part of their life in fresh water and part in the ocean." "Salmon's anadromous nature lends itself to metaphors about difficulty." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, mid-18th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings The adjective "anadromous" is demonstrated by a common metaphor for difficult activities: fish swimming against the current, or swimming upstream. "Anadromous" comes from the Greek "anadromos," with "ana-" meaning "up" and "dromos" meaning "running." Anadromous fish, such as Chinook salmon, are born in fresh water and migrate to the ocean as juveniles. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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