whitebait
verbEtymology From white + bait.
1
To fish for whitebait.
whitebait
nounEtymology From white + bait.
1
The young of various species of fish, especially herrings, sprats or smelts
2
Food prepared from such fish, often deep fried and served as a starter or snack.
- Derived terms
- whitebaiter, whitebaiting