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fish paste

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of several varieties of spread, made from physically processed cooked fish with the addition of some cereal, traditionally eaten on toast.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

A condiment, similar to fish sauce but thicker, made from fermented fish or shellfish and widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Burmese: ငါးပိ (nga:pi.) — condiment made from fermented fish
  • Burmese: ငါးချဉ် (nga:hkyany) — condiment made from fermented fish
  • French: pissalat — condiment made from fermented fish
  • Khmer: កាពិ (kaapiʼ) — condiment made from fermented fish
  • Khmer: ប្រហុក (prɑɑhok) — condiment made from fermented fish
  • Polish: pasta rybna — condiment made from fermented fish