Atlantic silverside

noun

A small fish, of species Menidia menidia, that is one of the most abundant fish species present in estuarine habitats along the Atlantic coast of North America.

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nounAtlantic silverside (plural Atlantic silversides)

plural Atlantic silversides

  1. A small fish, of species Menidia menidia, that is one of the most abundant fish species present in estuarine habitats along the Atlantic coast of North America.

    Synonyms: spearing

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA small fish, of species Menidia menidia, that is one of the most abundant fish species present in estuarine habitats along the Atlantic coast of North America.

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