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Whitebait Definition & Meaning

whitebait
noun
  1. minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole
  2. the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts

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What does whitebait mean?
minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts
What part of speech is whitebait?
Whitebait is a noun.
How many definitions does whitebait have?
Whitebait has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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