matjes herring

American

[maht-yuhs] / ˈmɑt yəs /

noun

young herring that have not spawned, often prepared with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.

Etymology

Origin of matjes herring

Partial translation of Dutch maatjesharing; matjes-, earlier maetgens-, maeghdekins-, equivalent to maagd maid + -kin -kin + -s 's ¹

Example Sentences

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In the bar, smoked pork shoulder; lettuce with smoked hake; matjes herring with potato; pancake with gooseberries and salted beef.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2016

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