matjes herring

matjes herring meaning in Tamil

Forms of matjes herring

Origin of matjes herring

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.

Questions about matjes herring

What does matjes herring mean?

Matjes herring means young filleted herring that has been matured for a short time in brine and prepared traditionally with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.

What is matjes herring in Tamil?

Matjes herring in Tamil is நமது பூமியில் காணப்படும், மீன் இனங்களில் ஒன்றாகும். See Matjes herring meaning in Tamil.

What part of speech is matjes herring?

Matjes herring is a noun.

What is the plural of matjes herring?

The plural of matjes herring is matjes herrings.