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alewife

The correct spelling is alewife.

How to pronounce alewife

noun

IPA: /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/

Say it like: Ale-wif-e

The correct spelling is alewife. A woman who keeps an alehouse.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A woman who keeps an alehouse.
  2. 2.A migrating North American fish, Alosa pseudoharengus.
  3. 3.Any of several species similar in appearance.

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