mackerel
intermediateB1/ˈmæk.ər.əl/ · mack-er-el
A type of predatory fish, typically found in temperate and tropical seas.
Meanings
A type of predatory fish, typically found in temperate and tropical seas.
ایک قسم کی شکاری مچھلی، جو عام طور پر معتدل اور گرم سمندروں میں پائی جاتی ہے۔
میکرِل
mackerel
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- smoked mackerel
- mackerel salad
- grilled mackerel
Example Sentences
I had grilled mackerel with lemon for dinner.
میں نے رات کے کھانے میں لیموں کے ساتھ گرل کی ہوئی میکرِل کھائی。
Mein ne raat ke khanay mein leemo ke saath grill ki hui mackerel khai.
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
میکرِل اومیگا-3 فیٹی ایسڈز سے بھرپور ہے۔
Mackerel omega-3 fatty acids se bharpoor hai.
The restaurant serves various dishes made from mackerel.
ریستوران میں میکرِل سے بنی مختلف ڈشز پیش کی جاتی ہیں۔
Restoran mein mackerel se bani mukhtalif dishes pesh ki jati hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'mackerel' as 'makin' a catch' when fishing.
Envision a fisherman proudly holding a shiny, striped mackerel.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "macquerel" — a type of fish
First known use: 15th century
The word 'mackerel' comes from the Old French 'macquerel', which has its roots in the Latin word 'mācerare', meaning 'to make thin'. Over time, it has been adopted in the English language to refer to several species of fish in the Scombridae family.