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Menhaden Definition & Meaning

menhaden
noun
  1. shad-like North American marine fishes used for fish meal and oil and fertilizer

"Menhaden" in song lyrics

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  • "american menhaden"
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Frequently asked questions

What does menhaden mean?
shad-like North American marine fishes used for fish meal and oil and fertilizer
What part of speech is menhaden?
Menhaden is a noun.

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