Definition of whitebait
1
: the young of any of several European herrings and especially of the common herring (Clupea harengus) or of the sprat (Sprattus sprattus)
2
: any of various small fishes likened to the European whitebait and used as food
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The first known use of whitebait was in the 15th century
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