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capelin

Syllabification: (cap·e·lin)

Pronunciation: /ˈkap(ə)lən/

(also caplin /ˈkaplən/)

Definition of capelin

noun

a small fish of the North Atlantic, resembling a smelt. It is abundant in coastal waters and provides a staple food for humans and many animals.
- Mallotus villosus, family Osmeridae