whitebait
/ˈwaɪtˌbeɪt/
noun
- The very young, small, silvery fish of various species (such as herring or sprats), often caught and eaten whole.
- Whitebait is a popular appetizer in many coastal restaurants.
- The fisherman's net was full of tiny whitebait shimmering in the sunlight.
- For dinner, we had crispy fried whitebait with lemon wedges.
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