·noun A small marine fish of the family Atherinidae, having a silvery stripe along the sides. The European species (Atherina presbyter) is used as food. The American species (Menidia notata) is called silversides and sand smelt. ·see Silversides.
A silvery fish used in the manufacture of artificial pearls; it is 4 or 5 inches long, inhabits vari...
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