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Word: Shad
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English sceadd, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃad
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a herring-like fish that spends much of its life in the sea, typically entering rivers to spawn. It is an important food fish in many regions.
Short Definition:herring-like fish
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