plural of red herring

Young filleted herring that has been matured for a short time in brine and prepared traditionally with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.

plural of herradura

Resembling or characteristic of a herring

(idiomatic, quasi-adjective) Unsuitable for anyone or anything; unfit for any purpose.

plural of herrenvolk

A species of the herring family native to north Pacific Ocean from Yellow Sea to Baja California; Clupea pallasii.

A surname transferred from the given name.

Of or relating to Robert Herrick (1591-1674?), English poet.

(obsolete) A herring preserved in brine; a pickled herring. / (obsolete) A Merry Andrew; a buffoon.