Alewife
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A fish of the herring family, abundant along the Atlantic coast of North America and valued as a food source.
“Fishermen cast their nets during the spring run, hauling in large catches of alewife.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ale·wife
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