Associations to the word «Menhaden»

Wiktionary

MENHADEN, noun. Any of several species of fish in the genera Brevoortia and Ethmidium, used for fish meal, fish oil, fertilizer, and bait.

Dictionary definition

MENHADEN, noun. Shad-like North American marine fishes used for fish meal and oil and fertilizer.

Wise words

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