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choke-children

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.71 in modern English

Syllables
choke-chil-dren
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fish, the allis shad (Alosa alosa) or rock herring.

Obsolete

noun

A fish, the common bream (Abramis brama).

Obsolete

Etymology

From choke + children. The fish is noted for its boniness, which could prove a choking-hazard to children. May be related to folklore surrounding the Cornish saint St. Leven.

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Food.

Inflected Forms

chuck-children (alternative)

Questions

What does choke-children mean?
A fish, the allis shad (Alosa alosa) or rock herring.
Where does choke-children come from?
From choke + children. The fish is noted for its boniness, which could prove a choking-hazard to children. May be related to folklore surrounding the Cornish saint St. Leven.

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