tyro

tyro Definition

tyro (tī′rō)

noun pl. -·ros

a beginner in learning something; novice

Etymology: ML < L tiro, young soldier, beginner

tyro Synonyms

beginner, learner, apprentice; see amateur, beginner. See syn. study at amateur.

tyro Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

fisherman: The tyro grayling fisherman needs to know that grayling are not trout.
angler: The next chapter, Managing boats for fly fishing, is another important one for the tyro boat angler to read and digest.
fly: Here the authors write about the tyro fly tier's urge to tie a fly and to fish with it.

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