(anatomy) A neurosecretory structure found in the posterior pituitary, where hormones are temporarily stored. They represent the terminal end of the axons from the hypothalamus.

plural of Herring body

Any of the family Dussumieriidae of clupeiform fish.

Alternative form of his nibs, when referring to a female.

Any of the family Chirocentridae of marine ray-finned fish related to the herrings, with elongated jaws and sharp teeth.

(formal) A title of respect for females used when referring to heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, and others holding equivalent rank.

plural of herring-bone

(formal) A title of respect for female royals.

(simile) Utterly dead.

(informal) The ocean, especially the Atlantic or the English Channel.