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matjes herring

[ maht-yuhs ]

noun

  1. young herring that have not spawned, often prepared with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of matjes herring1

Partial translation of Dutch maatjesharing; matjes-, earlier maetgens-, maeghdekins-, equivalent to maagd maid + -kin -kin + -s 's 1

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Matisse, Henrimatlo