Arctic char
a salmonid, Salvelinus alpinus, that inhabits arctic lakes and streams throughout the Northern Hemisphere: considered a food delicacy.
Contemporary Examples
The Arctic char eyeball, on the other hand, which I had the day after—a raw eyeball is a whole other matter.
How to Think With Your Gut Mindy Farabee April 8, 2013
For the adventurous, try the reindeer or puffin; for those feeling fishy, go for Arctic char or the array of sushi.
Gal With a Suitcase Jolie Hunt November 12, 2009
noun
a char, Salvelinus alpinus, that occurs in northern and arctic seas
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