μαρίδα

Greek

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek σμαρίς (smarís, “picarel”), via the accusative singular σμᾰρῐ́δᾰ (smarída).

Noun

μαρίδα • (marída) f

1. picarel (Spicara smaris)

Usage notes

Often mistranslated as "smelt", which is also a small fish, albeit from a different family.

Declension

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