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menhaden

/mɛnˈheɪ.dən/

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noun

/mɛnˈheɪ.dən/C2formal
  • ruСельдеобразная североамериканская морская рыба, которая коммерчески используется для производства рыбной муки, масла и удобрений.

A shad-like North American marine fish that is commercially used for producing fish meal, oil, and fertilizer.

  1. C1formalamerican

    A type of shad-like North American marine fish, often used for producing fish meal, oil, and fertilizer.

    ruМорская рыба

    • Menhaden are harvested in large quantities along the Atlantic coast.
    • The oil extracted from menhaden is used in various industrial products.
    • Fishermen often catch menhaden for use as bait.
    • Menhaden play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as filter feeders.

    Synonymsbunkerfatbackpogy

Forms
  • menhaden plural form
  • menhaden's possessive plural form
  • menhaden's possessive singular form