Meanings
noundressed herring (countable and uncountable, plural dressed herrings)
plural dressed herrings
- countableuncountableA layered salad composed of diced salted herring covered with layers of boiled egg, vegetables, and mayonnaise.
Synonyms: shuba, herring under a fur coat, furry herring
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA layered salad composed of diced salted herring covered with layers of boiled egg, vegetables, and mayonnaise.
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dressed herring. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dressed%20herring
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“dressed herring.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dressed%20herring. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dressed herring,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dressed%20herring.
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