shad

• Существительное, обозначающее похожую на сельдь промысловую рыбу, которая мигрирует из моря в пресную воду для нереста, особенно атлантического побережья, чье костистое мясо часто употребляется в пищу.

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.

1. A type of migratory fishB2formal

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

   Сельдевая рыба

   • 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.

2. Bony flesh of the fishB2formalamerican

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

   Мясо рыбы с костями

   • 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.