wels

 
Pronunciation: /wɛls, vɛls/

noun (plural )

  • 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