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mackerel

/ˈmækɹəl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large, edible marine fish, especially of the family Scombridae, having a long, slender body and large pectoral fins.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmækɹəl/



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  2. /ˈmækɹəl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with mackerel
herring , splitting , king , thing
Variants
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mackerel , mackerels , mackerel shark , mackerel sharks , mackerel skies , mackerel sky , Atka mackerel , Atka mackerels , horse mackerel , horse mackerels , jack mackerel , jack mackerels , king mackerel , king mackerels , Spanish mackerel , Spanish mackerels , holy mackerel
Etymology
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Mackerel comes from the Old English word 'makrele' or 'makrel' and is believed to have originated from the Celtic word 'magaros'. The name may also have connections to the Old Norse word 'makr' or 'makrell'.

Trivia
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  1. Mackerel is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients.

  2. Mackerel is also known as 'chub mackerel' or 'common mackerel'.

  3. Mackerel is a migratory fish and can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Related Concepts
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  1. Tuna: Both mackerel and tuna are large, edible marine fish. They belong to different families, but their similarities make them related concepts.

  2. Sardines: Sardines and mackerel are both small, oily fish that are commonly used as food. They belong to different families, but their similarities make them related concepts.

Culture
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Mackerel has been an important food source for many cultures throughout history. In Japanese cuisine, mackerel is a staple and is often served grilled or marinated. In the Mediterranean, mackerel is commonly used in various dishes, including escabeche and sardinha. In literature, mackerel has appeared in works such as Herman Melville's Moby-Dick and Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

How to Memorize "mackerel"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the long, slender body and large pectoral fins of a mackerel. Imagine the color and texture of its scales.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mackerel' with the taste and texture of this fish. Think of how it is commonly prepared and served in various cultures.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'MACK' to remember the features of a mackerel: 'M' for 'long, slender body', 'A' for 'large pectoral fins', 'C' for 'edible marine fish', and 'K' for 'important food source'

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