matjes herring en · NOUN
Etymology
From Dutch maatjesharing (“matjes herring”), from maatjes (“young, small”) + haring (“herring”), from earlier forms maetgens-, maeghdekins-, medykens- (“maiden-like”), from maagd (“maiden”) + -kin (“-kin”), so called because matjes herring is made of young herring that has never spawned.
Meanings
- Young filleted herring that has been matured for a short time in brine and prepared traditionally with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| matjes herrings | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| matjes herring | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
nl maatjesharing (prepared young herring) · nb matjessild (prepared young herring) · da matjessild (prepared young herring) · sv matjessill (prepared young herring) · fi matjessilli (prepared young herring) · nn matjessild (prepared young herring) · de Matjeshering (prepared young herring)