elver

• Substantivo que designa o filhote ou a forma jovem da enguia, especialmente a enguia europeia, quando ainda é pequena e transparente; é frequentemente consumida frita em óleo ou empanada.

A noun referring to a young eel, often prepared as food by sautéing or batter-frying.

1. Young eelC1formalscientific

   A small, immature eel, typically found in rivers and estuaries before migrating to freshwater.

   Enguia jovem

   • The elvers migrate upstream every spring.
   • Researchers are studying the population decline of elvers.
   • Elvers are transluscent and about the size of a worm.

2. Young eel (as food)C1informalculinary

   A young eel prepared and cooked, often sautéed or battered and fried.

   Enguia jovem (como alimento)

   • In some regions, elvers are considered a delicacy.
   • They batter-fry the elvers until golden brown.
   • The sautéed elvers had a delicate flavor.