- matjesherring
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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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