air-dried fish
nounUK /ˈeə draɪd fɪʃ/
US /ˈer draɪd fɪʃ/
Fish that has been dried by hanging it in the open air until it is hard.
Grandma soaked the air-dried fish in water before cooking it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A traditional food made by drying fish outdoors without salt or smoke.
In many coastal villages, air-dried fish is stored for the winter.
3. Fish preserved by wind and sun for long keeping.
The market sells air-dried fish wrapped in paper.
4. A hard, chewy fish product that must be rehydrated before eating.
He chewed a piece of air-dried fish on the hike.