kelt

• Membre d'un peuple antique d'Europe, ayant occupé notamment la Bretagne, l'Espagne et la Gaule avant la période romaine.

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

nom propre

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.

   Celte

   • 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.

   Saumon épuisé après le frai

   • 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.

   Synonymesslat