whitebait

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The young of various species of fish, especially herrings, sprats or smelts
2. (countable, uncountable) Food prepared from such fish, often deep fried and served as a starter or snack.

Verb

To fish for whitebait.

Synonyms

young fish

fry

small fry

picarel

icefish

immature sweetfish

Translations

blanchaille

xanguet

pesciolino

Breitling

μαρίδα

petite friture

witvis

Etymology

From white + bait.