Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

herring under a fur coat

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.33 in modern English

Syllables: her-ring un-der a -fur -coat
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

5

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of dressed herring.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Before they open their presents, Russians enjoy their traditional New Year’s Eve feast. Across 11 timezones, families will tuck into Olivier salad (potatoes, carrots, peas, pickled cucumbers, eggs, sausage and mayonnaise) and “herring under a fur coat”."

Etymology

Calque of Russian сельдь под шубой (selʹdʹ pod šuboj).

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

dressed herring

Questions

What does herring under a fur coat mean?: Synonym of dressed herring.
Where does herring under a fur coat come from?: Calque of Russian сельдь под шубой (selʹdʹ pod šuboj).

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