mackerel

Noun

Meaning

A pimp; also, a bawd.

Any species of the genus Scomber, and of several related genera. They are finely formed and very active oceanic fishes. Most of them are highly prized for food.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

haddock barracuda pompano gar dogfish cod dorado chameleon sardine sailfish bass fish carp char guppy
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Antonyms

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Hypernyms

animal fish scombroid saltwater fish scombroid fish

Hyponyms

Spanish mackerel shiner tinker wahoo chub mackerel Scomber scombrus

Phrases with the word

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Examples

All manner of cooked fish can be used, including white fish such as pollock, coley or sustainably caught haddock (even the remnants of a fish supper from the chippie), or mackerel and sardines (freshly cooked or tinned and drained). Source: Internet

A variation, the "empanada gallega" (Galician empanada), is a big, round meat pie made most commonly with tuna and mackerel ("caballa" in Spanish). Source: Internet

Although he finds all fish and shellfish high in nutritive value, Alpert particularly recommends oily fish from northern oceans, including Alaskan halibut, anchovies, mackerel, salmon, sardines and tuna, all of which are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Source: Internet

And not in pictures, but still present, were salmon roly-polies with cream cheese and herbs, a yummy mackerel dip, and for dessert, chocolate-chili cremes. Source: Internet

Ditto a whole boned mackerel, opened out and dressed with lots of fresh chilli and smoked paprika. Source: Internet

As a species they are easily confused with Atlantic mackerel. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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