Herring (Noun)
Meaning 1
Commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fishermen's nets were filled with a large haul of herring, a commercially important catch for the industry.
- Herring is a vital ingredient in the traditional pickled dish that is a staple of the Scandinavian diet.
- The herring run was a predictable event that drew fishermen from all over the region to catch the abundant fish.
- The reduction in herring stocks has had a significant impact on the marine ecosystem and the fishing industry as a whole.
- The herring fillets were cured in salt and then smoked to create a delicacy that was highly prized by foodies.
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Meaning 2
Valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.