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noun
The young of various species of fish, especially herrings, sprats or smelts
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Food prepared from such fish, often deep fried and served as a starter or snack.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
To fish for whitebait.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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noun
the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: young fish
noun
minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: herring
History
From white + bait.
Across languages
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