C1 noun #12,356 most common

A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a type of kipper.

red herring in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a type of kipper.
  • (noun) A clue, information, argument etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
  • (noun) A red herring prospectus.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a type of kipper.
  2. 2
    noun A clue, information, argument etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
  3. 3
    noun A red herring prospectus.
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