Definition of DIADROMOUS

diadromous

Meanings

Adjective

  • (used of fish) migratory between fresh and salt waters

Adj

  • that travels between salt water and fresh water as part of its life cycle

Origin / Etymology

From dia- (“across”) + -dromous (< Ancient Greek δρόμος (drómos, “running, path, way”)). Compare Modern Greek διάδρομος (diádromos, “corridor”).

Scrabble Score: 14

diadromous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
diadromous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diadromous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

diadromous is a valid Words With Friends word