Meaning & use
Brisling
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A small herring or sprat, especially one canned in oil as "brisling sardines."
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The tin of brisling made a quick, protein-rich snack.
Norwegian brisling are prized for their delicate flavor when smoked.
A note on using this word
The name comes from Norwegian, and "brisling sardines" are technically sprats rather than true sardines.
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sprat
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