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Not far away from the sloop could be seen plainly that tiny chop-sea which is caused by the breaking of a school of mackerel.The Rival Campers|Ruel Perley Smith
The mackerel bit fiercely, sometimes at the bare hook even, like fish gone crazy.The Rival Campers|Ruel Perley Smith
Legislators will be bought like mackerel in the market, as Mr. Lawson so bluntly expresses it.The Common Sense of Socialism|John Spargo
Or you may broil the mackerel whole, having first seasoned it as above, and wrapped it in oiled paper.Domestic French Cookery, 4th ed.|Sulpice Baru
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Old French maquerel, French maquereau, from Dutch makelaar (“mediator, agent”). From Wiktionary
Middle English makerelfrom Old French maquerel From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French maquerel, from a Germanic source. From Wiktionary
There are an extensive mackerel and herring fishery, and motor engineering works.
The fisheries are important – for herring, mackerel, sprats, cod, salmon, lobsters and anchovies.
Pilchard, herrings, whiting and mackerel are taken, and salmon in the Teign.
The fry of clupeoids, which likewise swim in schools, are followed by the mackerel until they reach some shallow place, which their enemies dare not enter.
Mackerel are found in almost all tropical and temperate seas, with the exception of the Atlantic shores of temperate South America.
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noun An edible fish of the family Scombridae, often speckled.
FAQ
What is the meaning of the name mackerel?
American English mackerel (mkrl, mkrl) nounPlural especially collectively -el, especially when referring to two or more kinds or species -els 1. a food fish from the North Atlantic, Scombrus scombrus, with wavy cross markings on the back.
Why do we say holy mackerel?
Unknown origin, first used in 1803; however, it may be a euphemism for Holy Mary because Catholics traditionally ate fish on Fridays.
What is mackerel fish in English?
/ˈmæk. rəl/ plural mackerel or mackerels. smoked mackerel is a sea fish with a pungent flavor that is frequently consumed as food.
What is mackerel known for?
Mackerel is an important food fish that is consumed worldwide. It is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids because it is an oily fish. Mackerel flesh spoils quickly, especially in tropical climates, and can result in scombroid food poisoning.
