Kipper: meaning, definitions and examples

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kipper

 

[ หˆkษชpษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food preparation

A kipper is a type of fish, typically herring, that has been split open, gutted, salted, and smoked. It is commonly served for breakfast in Britain and other parts of Europe. Kippers can be enjoyed hot or cold and are often accompanied by buttered toast. The process of kippering fish enhances the flavor and preserves it for a longer duration.

Synonyms

herring, kippered herring, smoked fish.

Examples of usage

  • I had kippers for breakfast this morning.
  • She bought some kippers from the local market.
  • Kippers are often served with poached eggs.
  • The traditional kipper dish was delicious and smoky.

Translations

Translations of the word "kipper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arenque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hering

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan asap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ kipper

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›ledลบ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hareng

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arenque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ringalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚คํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒ ู…ุฏุฎู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sledฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sled'

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฒฑ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sled

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sild

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะทะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sardina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arenque

Etymology

The word 'kipper' originated in the late 14th century, derived from the Middle English term 'kipper', which is believed to have come from a variant of the Old Norse 'kippa', meaning 'to control or keep'. The word was initially used to describe a method of preparing fish, particularly herring, by splitting, salting, and smoking. The kippering process resembles the way fish were preserved in ancient times, making them edible for longer periods. Over the centuries, the term 'kipper' has become synonymous with the specific method of preparing herring, though it can sometimes refer to other types of fish prepared similarly. The popularity of kippers in British cuisine grew especially during the Victorian era when they were a staple breakfast item. Today, kippers are appreciated not only in the UK but also in various European countries, with numerous regional variations in preparation and serving.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,975, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.