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Dolly Varden

Syllabification: (Dol·ly Var·den)
Pronunciation: /ˌdälē ˈvärdn/

Definition of Dolly Varden

noun

  • 1 (also Dolly Varden hat) a large hat with one side drooping and with a floral trimming, formerly worn by women.
  • 2a brightly spotted edible char (fish) occurring in fresh water on both sides of the North Pacific.
    • Salvelinus malma, family Salmonidae

Origin:

late 19th century: from the name of a character in Dickens's Barnaby Rudge, who wore a similar hat

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