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Rarered herring
The correct spelling is red herring.
How to pronounce red herring
noun
Say it like: Red- he-rri-ng
The correct spelling is red herring. A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a type of kipper.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a type of kipper.
- 2.A clue, information, argument etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
- 3.A red herring prospectus.
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