alosa

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Noun alosa has 1 sense

Alosa, genus Alosa - shad
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Clupeidae, family Clupeidae
--₁ has members: shad; alewife, Alosa pseudoharengus, Pomolobus pseudoharengus

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ALOSA

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ALOSA is a genus of fish in the family Clupeidae, commonly known as shads. Shads are characterized by their slender bodies and large mouths. They are found in both saltwater and freshwater habitats, and are known for their tasty flesh.

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Any fish belonging to the genus Alosa.

Example sentence: The alosa I caught from the river yesterday was delicious when grilled.

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