Bismarck herring

noun

1. salted fillet and roe of herring, pickled in vinegar, white wine, and spices, served cold, often as an hors d'oeuvre.

Bismarck herring

noun

1. marinaded herring, served cold

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bismarck herring¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Bismarck herring, or kippered herring, acts in the same way.

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"Bismarck herring ain't poison," Feinsilver said, examining the fork closely.

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And yet I heard later that he was nothing but a Bismarck herring importer from Hoboken.

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