Vocab Bloom Hub

kelt

/kɛlt/

1 entry

noun

/kɛlt/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя древнего европейского народа, населявшего регионы, включая Британию, Испанию и Галлию до римского периода.

A noun referring to a member of an ancient European people who inhabited regions including Britain, Spain, and Gaul before the Roman period.

proper noun

  1. Member of an ancient peopleB2formal

    A member of a European people who inhabited parts of Britain, Gaul, and Spain prior to the Roman conquest.

    ruКельт

    • The Kelts left behind intricate metalwork and stone carvings.
    • Many modern languages derive from the ancient Kelt tongue.
    • Roman records describe the fierce warriors of the Kelt tribes.
  2. Spent salmonC1formalscientific

    A salmon that has spawned and is in a weakened, often silvery, condition.

    ruОтнерестившийся лосось

    • The river was full of kelts after the spawning season.
    • Fishermen distinguish a kelt from a fresh-run salmon by its worn appearance.
    • The biologist tagged several kelts to track their migration.

    Synonymsslat

Forms
  • kelts plural form
  • kelts' possessive plural form
  • kelt's possessive singular form