clupea

/ˈkluːpiə/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of various small, oily fish of the family Clupeidae, especially the herring or sardine.

“The local fishermen had a large catch of clupea in the morning.”

Synonyms

  • herring
  • sardine
  • silverside

Antonyms

  • giant fish
  • large fish