matjes herring

English

Etymology

From Dutch maatjesharing (“matjes herring”), from maatjes (“young, small”) + haring (“herring”), from earlier forms maetgens-, maeghdekins-, medykens- (“maiden-like”), from maagd (“maiden”) + -kin (“-kin”), so called because matjes herring is made of young herring that has never spawned.

Noun

matjes herring (plural matjes herrings or matjes herring)

Young filleted herring that has been matured for a short time in brine and prepared traditionally with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.

Translations

prepared young herring

Finnish: matjessilli
Swedish: matjessill (sv) c

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