Meaning

Any of several species of fish in the genera Brevoortia and Ethmidium, used for fish meal, fish oil, fertilizer, and bait.

Synonyms

Brevoortia tyrannis

Pronounced as (IPA)
/mɛn.heɪ.d(ə)n/
Etymology

From Narragansett munnawhatteaug (“they fertilize”), influenced by poghaden.

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