Definition

A powder made from ground fish or fish parts, often used as food for animals or as a fertilizer for plants.

Example

Farmers often use fishmeal to provide essential nutrients to their crops.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of fishmeal?

Yeah, I think it's used for animal feed, right?

Exactly! It's really high in protein for them.

That's interesting, I didn't know it could also be used as fertilizer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fishmeal → The word is formed from "fish" (from Old English *fisc*, meaning a water-dwelling animal) and "meal" (from Old English *melu*, meaning ground grain or flour). Fishmeal refers to a meal or flour made from fish, typically used as animal feed or fertilizer.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fish' as a water-dwelling animal and 'meal' as ground grain — together, they create a product made from ground fish.

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