shad

shad
noun (plural shad) Etymology: Middle English *shad, from Old English sceadd Date: before 12th century any of several fishes (especially genus Alosa) of the herring family that differ from the typical herrings (genus Clupeus) in having a relatively deep body and in being anadromous and that include some important food fishes of Europe and North America

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  • shad´i|ly — shad|y «SHAY dee», adjective, shad|i|er, shad|i|est. 1. in the shade; shaded. SYNONYM(S): shadowy. 2 …   Useful english dictionary

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  • shad|ow|y — «SHAD oh ee», adjective. 1. having much shadow or shade; shady: »We are glad to leave the hot sun and come into the cool, shadowy room. SYNONYM(S): dark, obscure. 2. like a shadow; dim, faint, or slight: »We saw a shadowy outline on the window… …   Useful english dictionary

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