Menhaden: meaning, definitions and examples
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menhaden
[ mษnหheษชdษn ]
fish species
Menhaden are a type of fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America. They are often used as bait for larger fish and are also harvested for their oil and meal, which are used in animal feed and other products.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fishermen cast their nets to catch menhaden.
- Menhaden oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids.
- In spring, menhaden migrate towards the coastal waters.
- The local industry relies heavily on menhaden for economic stability.
Translations
Translations of the word "menhaden" in other languages:
๐ต๐น menhaden
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคนเคกเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Menhaden
๐ฎ๐ฉ menhaden
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตะฝั ะฐะดะตะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ menhaden
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใณใใใณ
๐ซ๐ท menhaden
๐ช๐ธ menhaden
๐น๐ท menhaden
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉํ๋ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูููุงูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ menhaden
๐ธ๐ฐ menhaden
๐จ๐ณ ๆข ๅ็ป
๐ธ๐ฎ menhaden
๐ฎ๐ธ menhaden
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะฝั ะฐะดะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฐแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ menhaden
๐ฒ๐ฝ menhaden
Etymology
The word 'menhaden' has its origins in the American Indian languages, particularly from the Munsee language of the Lenape tribe, where it is possibly derived from 'mรซnchadรจn', meaning 'a fish that is ground up'. The use of the term dates back to at least the 17th century, reflecting the significance of this fish in both Native American and colonial diets. Menhaden have historically played a critical role in the marine ecosystem and as a source of protein. Over the years, the fishing of menhaden has evolved, with commercial and industrial uses expanding, particularly in the 19th century with the introduction of menhaden oil extraction processes. Today, menhaden are still a vital fish species, both ecologically and economically, serving as a key forage fish for larger predatory fish species.