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Definition of Whitebait

1. Noun. Minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole.

2. Noun. The edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts.

Definition of Whitebait

1. n. The young of several species of herrings, especially of the common herring, esteemed a great delicacy by epicures in England.

2. n. The young of several species of herrings, especially of the common herring, esteemed a great delicacy by epicures in England.

Definition of Whitebait

1. Noun. The young of various species of fish, especially herrings, sprats or smelts, served deep fried as a starter or snack ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Whitebait

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Medical Definition of Whitebait

1. The young of several species of herrings, especially of the common herring, esteemed a great delicacy by epicures in England. A small translucent fish (Salanx Chinensis) abundant at certain seasons on the coasts of China and Japan, and used in the same manner as the European whitebait. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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