English Explanatory Dictionary

whitebait

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The young of various species of fish, especially herrings, sprats or smelts
  2. Food prepared from such fish, often deep fried and served as a starter or snack.
verb
  1. To fish for whitebait.

Word forms

whitebait whitebaits whitebaiting whitebaited

Etymology

From white + bait.

Derived words

whitebaiter whitebaiting
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