wels
Pronunciation: /wɛls, vɛls/
Definition of wels
noun ( plural same)
- a large freshwater catfish that occurs from central Europe to central Asia. It has been known to reach a length of 5 m and a weight of over 300 kg. Also called sheatfish.
- Silurus glanis, family Siluridae
Origin:
late 19th century: from German Wels