whitebait

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant de petits poissons comestibles, généralement des jeunes de diverses espèces comme le hareng, le sprat ou l'éperlan, souvent préparés et consommés entiers.

1. Small fish cooked whole B2 formal culinary

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷blanchaille (frite)

   Synonymes: brit

2. Edible young fish B2 formal culinary

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷jeune poisson comestible

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