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herring

/ˈhɛɹɪŋ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A small to medium-sized oily fish, rich in herring oil and roe, which is found in large schools in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

    - "Herring is a popular fish in Scandinavian countries, where it is often pickled or smoked."
    - "The herring fishery has been an essential industry in Norway for centuries."
    - "Sardines and herring are both oily fish that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids."
  • noun

    A large, deep-bodied fish of the family Clupeidae, with a long, slender snout and several rows of small, sharp teeth.

    - "The herring shark is a predator that feeds on herring and other small fish."
    - "The herring gull is a seagull that feeds on herring and other fish."
    - "Herring is an important food source for many marine animals, including whales and seals."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with herring
bering , pering , fering , vering
Variants
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Etymology
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The Old English word 'hering' comes from the Proto-Germanic word 'herja', which means 'to host' or 'to protect'. The name may have been given to the fish because of the large schools it forms, which provide protection for the young.

Trivia
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  1. Herring is the national fish of Norway.

  2. The largest herring ever caught weighed over 10 pounds.

  3. Herring is rich in Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health.

Related Concepts
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  1. Clupeidae: The herring belongs to the Clupeidae family, which also includes other important fish species such as sardines, anchovies, and menhaden.

  2. Oily fish: Herring is an oily fish, which means it contains a high level of lipids in its flesh. Other oily fish include salmon, mackerel, and sardines.

Culture
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Herring has played a significant role in the culture and economy of many European countries, particularly in the Baltic Sea region. It has been a staple food for centuries, and is often preserved through pickling, salting, or smoking. In art and literature, herring has been used as a symbol of abundance and fertility.

How to Memorize "herring"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize herring, try visualizing a large school of fish swimming in the ocean. Imagine the color and shape of the fish, and the way they move in the water.

  2. associate

    - To help remember the name 'herring', associate it with the word 'heroe'. Both words have similar sounds and meanings - 'heroe' being a hero and 'herring' being a fish that provides sustenance and protection.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Herring Helps Heart' to remember the health benefits of herring. Herring is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help maintain a healthy heart.

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