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Mackerel Definition & Meaning

mackerel
noun
  1. flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
  2. any of various fishes of the family Scombridae

"Mackerel" in song lyrics

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  • "Einstein drops the beat, I say holy mackerel"
    Ugly Duckling — Ring the Bell
  • "how to prepare canned mackerel"
    AOL — AOL
  • "american shorthair silver spotted mackerel"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does mackerel mean?
flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish any of various fishes of the family Scombridae
What part of speech is mackerel?
Mackerel is a noun.
How many definitions does mackerel have?
Mackerel has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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