Silversides

[silvәsaidz]

Definition

(noun.) small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States.

Edited by Bernice--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Any one of several species of small fishes of the family Atherinidae, having a silvery stripe along each side of the body. The common species of the American coast (Menidia notata) is very abundant. Called also silverside, sand smelt, friar, tailor, and tinker.

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