noun
- plural of capelan; small fish of the smelt family, found in northern Atlantic and Pacific waters, often used as food or bait
Usage: Also spelled 'caplin' or 'capelin'; Primarily used in fishing and culinary contexts
Examples
- The fishermen caught thousands of capelans in their nets.
- Capelans are a staple food source for cod and other larger fish.
- The market sold fresh capelans for use as bait.
- During the spawning season, capelans migrate to shallow coastal waters.
- Many seabirds depend on capelans as their primary food source.