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brisling

/ˈbrɪz.lɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈbrɪz.lɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мелкую жирную европейскую рыбу, часто копченую или консервированную подобно сардинам, или мелкую сельдь, обработанную таким же образом.

A noun referring to a small, fatty European fish, often smoked or canned in a manner similar to sardines, or a small herring processed in the same way.

  1. Small fatty European fishB1formalculinary

    A small, oily fish found in European waters, often smoked or canned and used similarly to sardines.

    ruМелкая жирная европейская рыба

    • We had smoked brisling on toast for breakfast.
    • The can of brisling was labeled as a delicacy from Norway.
    • Brisling is often compared to sardines in taste and texture.

    Synonymssardinesprat

  2. Small herring processed like a sardineB1formalculinary

    A young or small herring that is prepared and preserved in a manner similar to sardines, typically canned or smoked.

    ruМелкая сельдь, обработанная как сардина

    • The recipe calls for brisling, which can be substituted with small sardines.
    • Brisling is commonly packed in oil or tomato sauce.
    • Many people enjoy brisling as a quick snack on crackers.
Forms
  • brisling plural form
  • brislings plural form
  • brislings' possessive plural form
  • brisling's possessive singular form