fish loaf
Definition
Noun: A cooked dish consisting of flaked fish that is mixed with bread crumbs and seasonings, then shaped into a loaf and baked.
Usage
"Fish loaf" is a compound noun that refers specifically to this prepared food item. It is used as a countable noun (e.g., a fish loaf, two fish loaves).
Examples
- For dinner, my grandmother made a delicious fish loaf with cod and fresh herbs.
- The cafeteria is serving fish loaf with a side of peas today.
- This recipe for salmon fish loaf is a great way to use leftover cooked fish.
Advanced Usage
The term is primarily used in culinary contexts to describe this specific preparation method. It can be modified by the type of fish used (e.g., tuna fish loaf, salmon fish loaf).
Variants and Related Words
- Loaf: (n) A shaped mass of bread or other food. The term "fish loaf" is a specific type of food loaf.
- Fishcake: (n) A different preparation where fish is typically mixed with potato, shaped into a patty, and fried.
Synonyms
- Fish bake (though this is a broader term that may not specify the loaf shape).
- There is no direct single-word synonym; it is described as a baked fish dish or casserole.
Related Phrases/Idioms
Not applicable. "Fish loaf" is a specific culinary term and is not used idiomatically.
Noun
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flaked fish baked in a loaf with bread crumbs and various seasonings
