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Mackerel

usgb/ˈmækrəl/Volume
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Culinary TermPlay
Used frequently when talking about food, especially in recipes or on menus. SlideGrilled mackerel is today's special.
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Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something common or abundant. SlideIdeas in his head were as plentiful as mackerel in the sea.
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Often used with adjectives that describe its quality, like 'fresh', 'smoked', or 'pickled'. SlideShe prepared some pickled mackerel for the appetizer.