shad

A noun referring to a herring-like food fish that migrates from the sea to fresh water to spawn, especially those of the Atlantic coast, whose bony flesh is often consumed.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un pez de mar semejante al arenque que remonta los ríos para desovar, especialmente el sábalo del Atlántico, cuya carne espinosa se consume a menudo.

1. A type of migratory fish B2 formal

   A herring-like fish that migrates from the sea to freshwater rivers to spawn, known for its bony flesh.

   • The shad run up the river every spring to lay their eggs.
   • Fishermen eagerly await the shad migration season.
   • Shad is often smoked or grilled for its distinct flavor.

   🇪🇸Sábalo

2. Bony flesh of the fish B2 formal american

   The edible but bony meat of the shad, especially from the Atlantic coast, often prepared during spawning season.

   • Shad roe is considered a delicacy in some regions.
   • The bony flesh of shad requires careful preparation.
   • Atlantic shad is prized for its rich, oily meat.

   🇪🇸Carne del sábalo

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