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Bloater (noun) means a herring or mackerel that has been salted and given a light smoking.

noun
1
A herring or mackerel that has been salted and given a light smoking.
2
A type of freshwater fish found in the Great Lakes.
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Etymology

Formed from bloat and -er, because bloaters swell during preparation.

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What is the meaning of bloater?
"bloater" (noun) means a herring or mackerel that has been salted and given a light smoking.
What are the different meanings of bloater?
"bloater" has 2 main meanings: 1. A herring or mackerel that has been salted and given a light smoking; 2. A type of freshwater fish found in the Great Lakes.
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