Arctic char

or arctic char

noun

1. a salmonid, Salvelinus alpinus, that inhabits Arctic and subarctic lakes and streams throughout the Northern Hemisphere: considered a food delicacy.

arctic char

noun

1. a char, Salvelinus alpinus, that occurs in northern and arctic seas

Word History and Origins

Origin of Arctic char¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The arctic char eyeball, on the other hand, which I had the day after—a raw eyeball is a whole other matter.

From The Daily Beast

For the adventurous, try the reindeer or puffin; for those feeling fishy, go for arctic char or the array of sushi.

From The Daily Beast