whitebait

Meanings

• noun

  Small freshwater fish, especially the young of various European species, which are caught and eaten, especially in the UK.

  - "Whitebait is a popular dish in the UK."
  - "Fishing for whitebait is a common pastime in the rivers of England."

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Variants

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whitebait , whitebaits

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Etymology

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From Old English witebege, from wite 'fish' + bege 'fry'.

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Trivia

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1. Whitebait was once considered a delicacy in medieval Europe and was served to royalty.

2. The largest whitebait festival in the UK is held annually in Whitstable, Kent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fish fry: The term 'fish fry' refers to the act of catching and preparing small fish for food, similar to whitebait.

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Culture

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Whitebait is a traditional British dish, particularly popular in the south of England. It is usually served deep-fried and is often eaten with vinegar or tartar sauce. Whitebait has been featured in literature, such as in the works of Charles Dickens and Jerome K. Jerome.

How to Memorize "whitebait"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, wriggling fish freshly caught from a river. Visualize the fish being battered and deep-fried until golden brown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whitebait' with the image of a traditional British dish, enjoyed by the fire in a cozy pub.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Wiggly, In River, Batter, And Fry' to help remember the meaning of whitebait.

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