matjes herring

[ maht-yuh s ]
/ ˈmɑt yəs /

noun

young herring that have not spawned, often prepared with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.
Also called mat·jes.

Origin of matjes herring

partial translation of Dutch maatjesharing; matjes-, earlier maetgens-, maeghdekins-, equivalent to maagd maid + -kin -kin + -s 's1

Words nearby matjes herring

matinée, matinée coat, matinée idol, matisse, matisse, henri, matjes herring, matlo, matlock, mato grosso, mato grosso do sul, matoke