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noun

• bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast

• herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn

20%7 Spirit often paired with herring
noun

• Scandinavian liquor usually flavored with caraway seeds

20%5 A genus of fish in the herring family
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• shad

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