noun
silverside
Silverside (noun) means any of several small fish, mostly in families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae, both in order Atheriniformes, that are characterized by bright, silvery scales.
noun
1
Any of several small fish, mostly in families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae, both in order Atheriniformes, that are characterized by bright, silvery scales.
2
Such fish prepared as food.
3
The upper side of a round of beef.
4
Corned beef made with this type of meat.
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Etymology
From silver + side.
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What is the meaning of silverside?
"silverside" (noun) means any of several small fish, mostly in families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae, both in order Atheriniformes, that are characterized by bright, silvery scales.
What are the different meanings of silverside?
"silverside" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several small fish, mostly in families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae, both in order Atheriniformes, that are characterized by bright, silvery scales; 2. Such fish prepared as food; 3. The upper side of a round of beef.