matjesherring

mat·jes herring (mätʹyĭs) n.

Herring that have not spawned, filleted and prepared with salt, vinegar, sugar, and spices.

  [Partial translation of Dutch maatjesharing: maatjes(alteration of maeghdekins, genitive of maeghdekin, maiden diminutive of maagd, maid. See maghu- + haring, herring.]

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