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Definition of menhaden in English: menhadennoun mɛnˈheɪd(ə)nmenˈhādn A large deep-bodied fish of the herring family, which occurs along the east coast of North America. The oil-rich flesh is used to make fishmeal and fertilizer. Genus Brevoortia, family Clupeidae: several species Example sentencesExamples - Fresh, fat squid make good baits, although most pier fishermen sling chunks of fresh menhaden or mullet, which hold the hook better in flight.
- Frigatebirds feed primarily on flying fish (Cypselurus, Exocoetus), but will also take menhaden, squid or jellyfish.
- These larger animals include the great schools of fish, such as tuna, menhaden, cod and mackerel, which we catch for food.
- Like tuna and salmon, menhaden contain high levels of omega - 3 fatty acids.
- But menhaden are not predators like blue runners and bumper, and can't be caught on sabiki rigs.
Origin Late 18th century: from Algonquian. Definition of menhaden in US English: menhadennounmenˈhādn A large deep-bodied fish of the herring family that occurs along the east coast of North America. The oil-rich flesh is used to make fish meal and fertilizer. Genus Brevoortia, family Clupeidae: several species, in particular B. tyrannus Example sentencesExamples - Fresh, fat squid make good baits, although most pier fishermen sling chunks of fresh menhaden or mullet, which hold the hook better in flight.
- Like tuna and salmon, menhaden contain high levels of omega - 3 fatty acids.
- Frigatebirds feed primarily on flying fish (Cypselurus, Exocoetus), but will also take menhaden, squid or jellyfish.
- But menhaden are not predators like blue runners and bumper, and can't be caught on sabiki rigs.
- These larger animals include the great schools of fish, such as tuna, menhaden, cod and mackerel, which we catch for food.
Origin Late 18th century: from Algonquian. |