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pacific herring

 

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Noun pacific herring has 1 sense
  1. Pacific herring, Clupea harengus pallasii - important food fish of the northern Pacific
    --1 is a kind of herring, Clupea harangus
    --1 is a member of Clupea, genus Clupea

Definitions from the Web

Pacific Herring

Description:

Pacific Herring is a species of small fish that belongs to the Clupeidae family. It is predominantly found in the Pacific Ocean along the North American coasts. This fish is known for its silver coloration and distinctively shaped body.

Usage:

As a Noun:

  1. The pacific herring is an important part of the marine food chain.
  2. Commercial fishermen often target pacific herring for their roe.
  3. Scientists conduct studies on the migratory patterns of pacific herring.

As an Adjective (Popular):

  1. The pacific herring population has been steadily declining in recent years.
  2. Many coastal communities rely on pacific herring fishing as a source of income.

As an Adjective (Local):

  1. Visiting the local market, one can find fresh pacific herring caught that morning.
  2. The local fisherman shared stories of the pacific herring run off the coast.

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