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  1. common American shad, Alosa sapidissimanoun

    shad of Atlantic coast of North America; naturalized to Pacific coast

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  1. Alosa sapidissima

    The American shad (Alosa sapidissima) is a species of anadromous clupeid fish naturally distributed on the North American coast of the North Atlantic, from Newfoundland to Florida, and as an introduced species on the North Pacific coast. The American shad is not closely related to the other North American shads. Rather, it seems to form a lineage that diverged from a common ancestor of the European taxa before these diversified.The American shad has been described as "the fish that fed the (American) nation's founders". Adult shad weigh between 1.5 and 3.5 kg (3 and 8 lb), and they have a delicate flavor when cooked. It is considered flavorful enough to not require sauces, herbs, or spices. It can be boiled, filleted and fried in butter, or baked. Traditionally, a little vinegar is sprinkled over it on the plate. In the Eastern United States, roe shads (females) are prized because the eggs are considered a delicacy.The name "shad" derives from the Old English sceadd, meaning "herring"; it is a cognate to Irish, Welsh, and Scottish Gaelic words for herring.

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  1. alosa sapidissima

    Alosa sapidissima, commonly known as the American shad, is a species of fish from the Clupeidae family that is found on the North America's east coast. It is anadromous, meaning it lives in the sea but migrates to freshwater streams to spawn. It is known for its incredible swimming abilities, including the capacity to leap over obstacles as it travels upstream. Its name "sapidissima" comes from Latin and means "most savory". The American Shad is the state fish of Connecticut.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Alosa sapidissima in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Alosa sapidissima in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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