fishiness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Quickly, that was followed by the sweet, gentle fishiness of flaky white fish.
From Salon
I had tried it before and enjoyed the oily, buttery texture, the slight, elegant fishiness, the pop of the eggs as they burst on my tongue, but the price point — and everything the price point seemed to suggest — turned me off.
From Salon
It smells the fishiness, and rather than responding with layman’s frustration, it brings judicial weight to the conversation.
From Washington Post
Finally, Chinese cooking wine is very effective at reducing gaminess, fishiness, or funk, finding its way into marinades and dishes containing lamb, pungent fish, or certain fermented products.
From Salon
The generic quality of pollock’s fishiness — common enough for various cuisines to lay claim to it — is part of its allure.
From New York Times
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