kipper

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for kipper

kipper 🔊 /kɪˈpɚ/

kipper : ලුණු මාලු

kipper definition

Noun.

  1. A salmon after spawning.
  2. A salmon split open, salted, and dried or smoked; -- so called because salmon after spawning were usually so cured, not being good when fresh.

Transitive verb. To cure, by splitting, salting, and smoking.

Adjective. Amorous; also, lively; light-footed; nimble; gay; sprightly.