colin

common nounproper noun

Syllable Decomposition

colin

Etymology

from the first name Colin, a proper name given to an animal.

Definitions

1. Coalfish, in certain regions (Concarneau, Lorient, Fécamp, Gravelines), or when consumed frozen (or canned).: Les enfants adorent les batonnets de colin.

2. Several birds from America.: Colin noir, poule d'eau.

3. Young and amorous shepherd in comic operas. théâtre: Cet acteur joue les colins.

Synonyms

lieu noir amant

Plural

colins

Hyperonym

gade

Anagram

Translations

See also

Colette (pn.) Colette (pn.) colinette (cn.) Colin (pn.)