goujon

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French goujon (“gudgeon (fish)”). Doublet of gudgeon.

noun

  1. A mudcat (fish).
    Goujons are tiny brook-fish like the white bait which are served on the sea coast in this country; but to watch a Frenchman with an untrimmed beard as he devours schools of goujons is an experience. 2018, Henri Charpentier, Life à la Henri: Being the Memories of Henri Charpentier

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French goujon (“dowel, pin”).

noun

  1. A thin strip of food, usually fish or chicken.

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