whitebait

• اسم يشير إلى صغار الأسماك الصغيرة الصالحة للأكل مثل الرنجة والأنشوجة والسمك الأبيض، والتي تؤكل كاملة عادة بعد القلي. كما يطلق على الأسماك الصغيرة جدًا التي تستخدم كطعم أو طعام.

A noun referring to the small, edible young of various fish such as herrings, sprats, and smelts, often cooked and eaten whole.

1. Small fish cooked wholeB2formalculinary

   Very small, young fish, such as herring, sprat, or smelt, that are typically fried and eaten whole.

   السمك الصغير المطهو كاملاً

   • We ordered a plate of crispy fried whitebait as a starter.
   • Whitebait is often dusted in flour and deep-fried.
   • The restaurant is famous for its fresh whitebait.

   المرادفاتbrit

2. Edible young fishB2formalculinary

   The edible young of various fish species, especially herrings, sprats, and smelts.

   صغار الأسماك الصالحة للأكل

   • Whitebait season is a special time for coastal fishermen.
   • The dish consisted of whitebait served with lemon and tartar sauce.
   • They caught whitebait in the estuary using a fine net.