Definition of matjes herring

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mat·jes herring    (mätys) KEY 

NOUN:

Herring that have not spawned, filleted and prepared with salt, vinegar, sugar, and spices.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Partial translation of Dutch maatjesharing : maatjes (alteration of maeghdekins, genitive of maeghdekin, maiden diminutive of maagd, maid; see maghu- in Indo-European roots) + haring, herring