bloater

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noun (1)

bloat·​er ˈblō-tər How to pronounce bloater (audio)
: a large fat herring or mackerel lightly salted and briefly smoked

bloater

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noun (2)

: a small silvery cisco (Coregonus hoyi) of the Great Lakes having oily flesh

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In New York, state and federal researchers are attempting to restore bloater, using eggs collected from northern Lake Michigan. — Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024

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Noun (1)

obsolete bloat (to cure)

Noun (2)

bloat entry 2

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1824, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bloater was in 1824

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“Bloater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloater. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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