American shad

noun

: a shad (Alosa sapidissima) of the Atlantic coast of North America that has a greenish back and silvery sides

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of American shad was in 1833

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“American shad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20shad. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.

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