Definition of American shad
: a shad (Alosa sapidissima) of the Atlantic coast of North America that has a greenish back and silvery sides
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“American shad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20shad. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of American shad was in 1833
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