mackerel
noun/ˈmækərəl/
Frequency rank: #12,022 most common English word
Meaning
A common saltwater fish with a streamlined body and strong flavor, often used as food.
Example sentence
She grilled fresh mackerel with lemon and herbs for dinner.
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