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单词 allis shad
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Definition of allis shad in English:

allis shad

nounˈalɪs ʃad
  • A European shad (fish) with a deep blue back and silvery sides.

    西鲱。亦称KING OF THE HERRINGS

    Alosa alosa, family Clupeidae

    Also called king of the herrings
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The three species of endangered fishes are allis shad, Killarney shad and pollan.
    • The current status of allis shad in Northern Ireland is unknown and requires urgent investigation.
    • In the early 19th century, allis shad made up a third of fish catches in the Severn (Britain's longest river).
    • Other migratory fish are the twaite and very rare allis shads which migrate up the river to spawn in the spring.
    • If allis shad were presently spawning in the area then they would likely be similarly vulnerable.

Origin

Late 16th century: allis from Old French alose, from late Latin alausa.

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