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  1. 1. n. The young of several species of herrings, especially of the common herring, esteemed a great delicacy by epicures in England. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A small translucent fish (Salanx Chinensis) abundant at certain seasons on the coasts of China and Japan, and used in the same manner as the European whitebait. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts Source: wordnet
  5. 5. (a) The young of several species of herrings, especially of the common herring, esteemed a great delicacy by epicures in England. (b) A small translucent fish (Salanx Chinensis) abundant at certain seasons on the coasts of China and Japan, and used in the same manner as the European whitebait. Source: webster
  6. 6. n. minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole n. the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts Source: ecdict

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